Compare Proverbs 8:7
See this verse side-by-side in multiple translations to understand its full meaning.
The verse Proverbs 8:7 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) | For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. | |
| American Standard Version (ASV) | For my mouth shall utter truth; And wickedness is an abomination to my lips. | |
| Douay Rheims Bible (DRB) | My mouth shall meditate truth, and my lips shall hate wickedness. | |
| Darby Bible Translation (DBT) | For my palate shall meditate truth, and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. | |
| English Revised Version (ERV) | For my mouth shall utter truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. | |
| Webster Bible Translation (WBT) | For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. | |
| World English Bible (WEB) | For my mouth speaks truth. Wickedness is an abomination to my lips. | |
| Young's Literal Translation (YLT) | For truth doth my mouth utter, And an abomination to my lips is wickedness. | |
| American King James Version (AKJV) | For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. |
King James Bible
KJV
For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
American Standard Version
ASV
For my mouth shall utter truth; And wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRB
My mouth shall meditate truth, and my lips shall hate wickedness.
Darby Bible Translation
DBT
For my palate shall meditate truth, and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
English Revised Version
ERV
For my mouth shall utter truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
Webster Bible Translation
WBT
For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
World English Bible
WEB
For my mouth speaks truth. Wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
Young's Literal Translation
YLT
For truth doth my mouth utter, And an abomination to my lips is wickedness.
American King James Version
AKJV
For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.