Proverbs 23:1
American King James When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before you:
American Standard Version When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Consider diligently him that is before thee;
King James When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee:
World English Bible When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before you;
Proverbs 23:2
American King James And put a knife to your throat, if you be a man given to appetite.
American Standard Version And put a knife to thy throat, If thou be a man given to appetite.
King James And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.
World English Bible put a knife to your throat if you are a man given to appetite.
Proverbs 23:3
American King James Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.
American Standard Version Be not desirous of his dainties; Seeing they are deceitful food.
King James Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.
World English Bible Don’t be desirous of his dainties, since they are deceitful food.
Proverbs 23:4
American King James Labor not to be rich: cease from your own wisdom.
American Standard Version Weary not thyself to be rich; Cease from thine own wisdom.
King James Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
World English Bible Don’t weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint.
Proverbs 23:5
American King James Will you set your eyes on that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.
American Standard Version Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? For `riches' certainly make themselves wings, Like an eagle that flieth toward heaven.
King James Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.
World English Bible Why do you set your eyes on that which is not? For it certainly sprouts wings like an eagle and flies in the sky.
Proverbs 23:6
American King James Eat you not the bread of him that has an evil eye, neither desire you his dainty meats:
American Standard Version Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, Neither desire thou his dainties:
King James Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats:
World English Bible Don’t eat the food of him who has a stingy eye, and don’t crave his delicacies,
Proverbs 23:7
American King James For as he thinks in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, said he to you; but his heart is not with you.
American Standard Version For as he thinketh within himself, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; But his heart is not with thee.
King James For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.
World English Bible for as he thinks about the cost, so he is. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, but his heart is not with you.
Proverbs 23:8
American King James The morsel which you have eaten shall you vomit up, and lose your sweet words.
American Standard Version The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, And lose thy sweet words.
King James The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words.
World English Bible You will vomit up the morsel which you have eaten and waste your pleasant words.
Proverbs 23:9
American King James Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
American Standard Version Speak not in the hearing of a fool; For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
King James Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
World English Bible Don’t speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
Proverbs 23:10
American King James Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless:
American Standard Version Remove not the ancient landmark; And enter not into the fields of the fatherless:
King James Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless:
World English Bible Don’t move the ancient boundary stone. Don’t encroach on the fields of the fatherless,
Proverbs 23:11
American King James For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with you.
American Standard Version For their Redeemer is strong; He will plead their cause against thee.
King James For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.
World English Bible for their Defender is strong. He will plead their case against you.
Proverbs 23:12
American King James Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to the words of knowledge.
American Standard Version Apply thy heart unto instruction, And thine ears to the words of knowledge.
King James Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
World English Bible Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:13
American King James Withhold not correction from the child: for if you beat him with the rod, he shall not die.
American Standard Version Withhold not correction from the child; `For' if thou beat him with the rod, he will not die.
King James Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
World English Bible Don’t withhold correction from a child. If you punish him with the rod, he will not die.
Proverbs 23:14
American King James You shall beat him with the rod, and shall deliver his soul from hell.
American Standard Version Thou shalt beat him with the rod, And shalt deliver his soul from Sheol.
King James Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.
World English Bible Punish him with the rod, and save his soul from Sheol.
Proverbs 23:15
American King James My son, if your heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.
American Standard Version My son, if thy heart be wise, My heart will be glad, even mine:
King James My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.
World English Bible My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad, even mine.
Proverbs 23:16
American King James Yes, my reins shall rejoice, when your lips speak right things.
American Standard Version Yea, my heart will rejoice, When thy lips speak right things.
King James Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.
World English Bible Yes, my heart will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.
Proverbs 23:17
American King James Let not your heart envy sinners: but be you in the fear of the LORD all the day long.
American Standard Version Let not thy heart envy sinners; But `be thou' in the fear of Jehovah all the day long:
King James Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.
World English Bible Don’t let your heart envy sinners, but rather fear Yahweh all day long.
Proverbs 23:18
American King James For surely there is an end; and your expectation shall not be cut off.
American Standard Version For surely there is a reward; And thy hope shall not be cut off.
King James For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.
World English Bible Indeed surely there is a future hope, and your hope will not be cut off.
Proverbs 23:19
American King James Hear you, my son, and be wise, and guide your heart in the way.
American Standard Version Hear thou, my son, and be wise, And guide thy heart in the way.
King James Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.
World English Bible Listen, my son, and be wise, and keep your heart on the right path!
Proverbs 23:20
American King James Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:
American Standard Version Be not among winebibbers, Among gluttonous eaters of flesh:
King James Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:
World English Bible Don’t be among ones drinking too much wine, or those who gorge themselves on meat;
Proverbs 23:21
American King James For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.
American Standard Version For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty; And drowsiness will clothe `a man' with rags.
King James For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.
World English Bible for the drunkard and the glutton shall become poor; and drowsiness clothes them in rags.
Proverbs 23:22
American King James Listen to your father that begat you, and despise not your mother when she is old.
American Standard Version Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, And despise not thy mother when she is old.
King James Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.
World English Bible Listen to your father who gave you life, and don’t despise your mother when she is old.
Proverbs 23:23
American King James Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
American Standard Version Buy the truth, and sell it not; `Yea', wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
King James Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
World English Bible Buy the truth, and don’t sell it. Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.
Proverbs 23:24
American King James The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begets a wise child shall have joy of him.
American Standard Version The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; And he that begetteth a wise child will have joy of him.
King James The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.
World English Bible The father of the righteous has great joy. Whoever fathers a wise child delights in him.
Proverbs 23:25
American King James Your father and your mother shall be glad, and she that bore you shall rejoice.
American Standard Version Let thy father and thy mother be glad, And let her that bare thee rejoice.
King James Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice.
World English Bible Let your father and your mother be glad! Let her who bore you rejoice!
Proverbs 23:26
American King James My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways.
American Standard Version My son, give me thy heart; And let thine eyes delight in my ways.
King James My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.
World English Bible My son, give me your heart; and let your eyes keep in my ways.
Proverbs 23:27
American King James For a whore is a deep ditch; and a strange woman is a narrow pit.
American Standard Version For a harlot is a deep ditch; And a foreign woman is a narrow pit.
King James For a whore is a deep ditch; and a strange woman is a narrow pit.
World English Bible For a prostitute is a deep pit; and a wayward wife is a narrow well.
Proverbs 23:28
American King James She also lies in wait as for a prey, and increases the transgressors among men.
American Standard Version Yea, she lieth in wait as a robber, And increaseth the treacherous among men.
King James She also lieth in wait as for a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men.
World English Bible Yes, she lies in wait like a robber, and increases the unfaithful among men.
Proverbs 23:29
American King James Who has woe? who has sorrow? who has contentions? who has babbling? who has wounds without cause? who has redness of eyes?
American Standard Version Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? Who hath complaining? who hath wounds without cause? Who hath redness of eyes?
King James Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes?
World English Bible Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaints? Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?
Proverbs 23:30
American King James They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine.
American Standard Version They that tarry long at the wine; They that go to seek out mixed wine.
King James They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine.
World English Bible Those who stay long at the wine; those who go to seek out mixed wine.
Proverbs 23:31
American King James Look not you on the wine when it is red, when it gives his color in the cup, when it moves itself aright.
American Standard Version Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, When it sparkleth in the cup, When it goeth down smoothly:
King James Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright.
World English Bible Don’t look at the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly.
Proverbs 23:32
American King James At the last it bites like a serpent, and stings like an adder.
American Standard Version At the last it biteth like a serpent, And stingeth like an adder.
King James At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder.
World English Bible In the end, it bites like a snake, and poisons like a viper.
Proverbs 23:33
American King James Your eyes shall behold strange women, and your heart shall utter perverse things.
American Standard Version Thine eyes shall behold strange things, And thy heart shall utter perverse things.
King James Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things.
World English Bible Your eyes will see strange things, and your mind will imagine confusing things.
Proverbs 23:34
American King James Yes, you shall be as he that lies down in the middle of the sea, or as he that lies on the top of a mast.
American Standard Version Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, Or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast.
King James Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast.
World English Bible Yes, you will be as he who lies down in the middle of the sea, or as he who lies on top of the rigging:
Proverbs 23:35
American King James They have stricken me, shall you say, and I was not sick; they have beaten me, and I felt it not: when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again.
American Standard Version They have stricken me, `shalt thou say', and I was not hurt; They have beaten me, and I felt it not: When shall I awake? I will seek it yet again.
King James They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick; they have beaten me, and I felt it not: when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again.
World English Bible “They hit me, and I was not hurt! They beat me, and I don’t feel it! When will I wake up? I can do it again. I will look for more.”