Proverbs 22:1
American King James A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.
American Standard Version A `good' name is rather to be chosen than great riches, `And' loving favor rather than silver and gold.
King James A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
World English Bible A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold.
Proverbs 22:2
American King James The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.
American Standard Version The rich and the poor meet together: Jehovah is the maker of them all.
King James The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.
World English Bible The rich and the poor have this in common: Yahweh is the maker of them all.
Proverbs 22:3
American King James A prudent man foresees the evil, and hides himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
American Standard Version A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
King James A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
World English Bible A prudent man sees danger and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
Proverbs 22:4
American King James By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honor, and life.
American Standard Version The reward of humility `and' the fear of Jehovah `Is' riches, and honor, and life.
King James By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.
World English Bible The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh is wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 22:5
American King James Thorns and snares are in the way of the fraudulent: he that does keep his soul shall be far from them.
American Standard Version Thorns `and' snares are in the way of the perverse: He that keepeth his soul shall be far from them.
King James Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
World English Bible Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked; whoever guards his soul stays from them.
Proverbs 22:6
American King James Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
American Standard Version Train up a child in the way he should go, And even when he is old he will not depart from it.
King James Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
World English Bible Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:7
American King James The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
American Standard Version The rich ruleth over the poor; And the borrower is servant to the lender.
King James The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
World English Bible The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.
Proverbs 22:8
American King James He that sows iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.
American Standard Version He that soweth iniquity shall reap calamity; And the rod of his wrath shall fail.
King James He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.
World English Bible He who sows wickedness reaps trouble, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.
Proverbs 22:9
American King James He that has a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he gives of his bread to the poor.
American Standard Version He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; For he giveth of his bread to the poor.
King James He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
World English Bible He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.
Proverbs 22:10
American King James Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yes, strife and reproach shall cease.
American Standard Version Cast out the scoffer, and contention will go out; Yea, strife and ignominy will cease.
King James Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.
World English Bible Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out; yes, quarrels and insults will stop.
Proverbs 22:11
American King James He that loves pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
American Standard Version He that loveth pureness of heart, `For' the grace of his lips the king will be his friend.
King James He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
World English Bible He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefully is the king’s friend.
Proverbs 22:12
American King James The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthrows the words of the transgressor.
American Standard Version The eyes of Jehovah preserve `him that hath' knowledge; But he overthroweth the words of the treacherous man.
King James The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
World English Bible Yahweh’s eyes watch over knowledge, but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.
Proverbs 22:13
American King James The slothful man said, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.
American Standard Version The sluggard saith, There is a lion without: I shall be slain in the streets.
King James The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.
World English Bible The sluggard says, “There is a lion outside! I will be killed in the streets!”
Proverbs 22:14
American King James The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.
American Standard Version The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: He that is abhorred of Jehovah shall fall therein.
King James The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.
World English Bible The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit. He who is under Yahweh’s wrath will fall into it.
Proverbs 22:15
American King James Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
American Standard Version Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; `But' the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
King James Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
World English Bible Folly is bound up in the heart of a child; the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
Proverbs 22:16
American King James He that oppresses the poor to increase his riches, and he that gives to the rich, shall surely come to want.
American Standard Version He that oppresseth the poor to increase his `gain', `And' he that giveth to the rich, `shall come' only to want.
King James He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
World English Bible Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.
Proverbs 22:17
American King James Bow down your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge.
American Standard Version Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
King James Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
World English Bible Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.
Proverbs 22:18
American King James For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you; they shall with be fitted in your lips.
American Standard Version For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee, If they be established together upon thy lips.
King James For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
World English Bible For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you, if all of them are ready on your lips.
Proverbs 22:19
American King James That your trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to you this day, even to you.
American Standard Version That thy trust may be in Jehovah, I have made `them' known to thee this day, even to thee.
King James That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.
World English Bible I teach you today, even you, so that your trust may be in Yahweh.
Proverbs 22:20
American King James Have not I written to you excellent things in counsels and knowledge,
American Standard Version Have not I written unto thee excellent things Of counsels and knowledge,
King James Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,
World English Bible Haven’t I written to you thirty excellent things of counsel and knowledge,
Proverbs 22:21
American King James That I might make you know the certainty of the words of truth; that you might answer the words of truth to them that send to you?
American Standard Version To make thee know the certainty of the words of truth, That thou mayest carry back words of truth to them that send thee?
King James That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?
World English Bible To teach you truth, reliable words, to give sound answers to the ones who sent you?
Proverbs 22:22
American King James Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
American Standard Version Rob not the poor, because he is poor; Neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
King James Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
World English Bible Don’t exploit the poor because he is poor; and don’t crush the needy in court;
Proverbs 22:23
American King James For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.
American Standard Version For Jehovah will plead their cause, And despoil of life those that despoil them.
King James For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.
World English Bible for Yahweh will plead their case, and plunder the life of those who plunder them.
Proverbs 22:24
American King James Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man you shall not go:
American Standard Version Make no friendship with a man that is given to anger; And with a wrathful man thou shalt not go:
King James Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:
World English Bible Don’t befriend a hot-tempered man. Don’t associate with one who harbors anger,
Proverbs 22:25
American King James Lest you learn his ways, and get a snare to your soul.
American Standard Version Lest thou learn this ways, And get a snare to thy soul.
King James Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.
World English Bible lest you learn his ways and ensnare your soul.
Proverbs 22:26
American King James Be not you one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts.
American Standard Version Be thou not one of them that strike hands, `Or' of them that are sureties for debts.
King James Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts.
World English Bible Don’t you be one of those who strike hands, of those who are collateral for debts.
Proverbs 22:27
American King James If you have nothing to pay, why should he take away your bed from under you?
American Standard Version If thou hast not wherewith to pay, Why should he take away thy bed from under thee?
King James If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under thee?
World English Bible If you don’t have means to pay, why should he take away your bed from under you?
Proverbs 22:28
American King James Remove not the ancient landmark, which your fathers have set.
American Standard Version Remove not the ancient landmark, Which thy fathers have set.
King James Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.
World English Bible Don’t move the ancient boundary stone which your fathers have set up.
Proverbs 22:29
American King James See you a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
American Standard Version Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.
King James Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
World English Bible Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won’t serve obscure men.