King James Bible
KJVForsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 9:6
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 9:6 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 | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Leave off, ye simple ones, and live; And walk in the way of understanding. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Forsake childishness, and live, and walk by the ways of prudence. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Forsake follies and live, and go in the way of intelligence. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Leave off, ye simple ones, and live; and walk in the way of understanding. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding. | |
World English BibleWEB | Leave your simple ways, and live. Walk in the way of understanding.| | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Forsake ye, the simple, and live, And be happy in the way of understanding. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding. |
American Standard Version
ASVLeave off, ye simple ones, and live; And walk in the way of understanding.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBForsake childishness, and live, and walk by the ways of prudence.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTForsake follies and live, and go in the way of intelligence.
English Revised Version
ERVLeave off, ye simple ones, and live; and walk in the way of understanding.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTForsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
World English Bible
WEBLeave your simple ways, and live. Walk in the way of understanding.|
Young's Literal Translation
YLTForsake ye, the simple, and live, And be happy in the way of understanding.
American King James Version
AKJVForsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
King James Bible
KJVForsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
American Standard Version
ASVLeave off, ye simple ones, and live; And walk in the way of understanding.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBForsake childishness, and live, and walk by the ways of prudence.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTForsake follies and live, and go in the way of intelligence.
English Revised Version
ERVLeave off, ye simple ones, and live; and walk in the way of understanding.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTForsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
World English Bible
WEBLeave your simple ways, and live. Walk in the way of understanding.|
Young's Literal Translation
YLTForsake ye, the simple, and live, And be happy in the way of understanding.
American King James Version
AKJVForsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.