Compare Proverbs 8:6
See this verse side-by-side in multiple translations to understand its full meaning.
The verse Proverbs 8:6 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| King James Bible (KJV) | Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. | |
| American Standard Version (ASV) | Hear, for I will speak excellent things; And the opening of my lips shall be right things. | |
| Douay Rheims Bible (DRB) | Hear, for I will speak of great things: and my lips shall be opened to preach right things. | |
| Darby Bible Translation (DBT) | Hear, for I will speak excellent things, and the opening of my lips shall be right things. | |
| English Revised Version (ERV) | Hear, for I will speak excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. | |
| Webster Bible Translation (WBT) | Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. | |
| World English Bible (WEB) | Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things. | |
| Young's Literal Translation (YLT) | Hearken, for noble things I speak, And the opening of my lips is uprightness. | |
| American King James Version (AKJV) | Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. |
King James Bible
KJV
Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
American Standard Version
ASV
Hear, for I will speak excellent things; And the opening of my lips shall be right things.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRB
Hear, for I will speak of great things: and my lips shall be opened to preach right things.
Darby Bible Translation
DBT
Hear, for I will speak excellent things, and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
English Revised Version
ERV
Hear, for I will speak excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
Webster Bible Translation
WBT
Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
World English Bible
WEB
Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things.
Young's Literal Translation
YLT
Hearken, for noble things I speak, And the opening of my lips is uprightness.
American King James Version
AKJV
Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.