Proverbs 24:1
American King James Be not you envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.
American Standard Version Be not thou envious against evil men; Neither desire to be with them:
King James Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.
World English Bible Don’t be envious of evil men, neither desire to be with them;
Proverbs 24:2
American King James For their heart studies destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
American Standard Version For their heart studieth oppression, And their lips talk of mischief.
King James For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
World English Bible for their hearts plot violence and their lips talk about mischief.
Proverbs 24:3
American King James Through wisdom is an house built; and by understanding it is established:
American Standard Version Through wisdom is a house builded; And by understanding it is established;
King James Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:
World English Bible Through wisdom a house is built; by understanding it is established;
Proverbs 24:4
American King James And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
American Standard Version And by knowledge are the chambers filled With all precious and pleasant riches.
King James And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
World English Bible by knowledge the rooms are filled with all rare and beautiful treasure.
Proverbs 24:5
American King James A wise man is strong; yes, a man of knowledge increases strength.
American Standard Version A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might,
King James A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
World English Bible A wise man has great power. A knowledgeable man increases strength,
Proverbs 24:6
American King James For by wise counsel you shall make your war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.
American Standard Version For by wise guidance thou shalt make thy war; And in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
King James For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.
World English Bible for by wise guidance you wage your war, and victory is in many advisors.
Proverbs 24:7
American King James Wisdom is too high for a fool: he opens not his mouth in the gate.
American Standard Version Wisdom is too high for a fool: He openeth not his mouth in the gate.
King James Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
World English Bible Wisdom is too high for a fool. He doesn’t open his mouth in the gate.
Proverbs 24:8
American King James He that devises to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
American Standard Version He that deviseth to do evil, Men shall call him a mischief-maker.
King James He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
World English Bible One who plots to do evil will be called a schemer.
Proverbs 24:9
American King James The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
American Standard Version The thought of foolishness is sin; And the scoffer is an abomination to men.
King James The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
World English Bible The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men.
Proverbs 24:10
American King James If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small.
American Standard Version If thou faint in the day of adversity, Thy strength is small.
King James If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.
World English Bible If you falter in the time of trouble, your strength is small.
Proverbs 24:11
American King James If you forbear to deliver them that are drawn to death, and those that are ready to be slain;
American Standard Version Deliver them that are carried away unto death, And those that are ready to be slain see that thou hold back.
King James If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;
World English Bible Rescue those who are being led away to death! Indeed, hold back those who are staggering to the slaughter!
Proverbs 24:12
American King James If you say, Behold, we knew it not; does not he that ponders the heart consider it? and he that keeps your soul, does not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?
American Standard Version If thou sayest, Behold, we knew not this; Doth not he that weigheth the hearts consider it? And he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? And shall not he render to every man according to his work?
King James If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?
World English Bible If you say, “Behold, we didn’t know this,” doesn’t he who weighs the hearts consider it? He who keeps your soul, doesn’t he know it? Shall he not render to every man according to his work?
Proverbs 24:13
American King James My son, eat you honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to your taste:
American Standard Version My son, eat thou honey, for it is good; And the droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to thy taste:
King James My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste:
World English Bible My son, eat honey, for it is good, the droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to your taste;
Proverbs 24:14
American King James So shall the knowledge of wisdom be to your soul: when you have found it, then there shall be a reward, and your expectation shall not be cut off.
American Standard Version So shalt thou know wisdom to be unto thy soul; If thou hast found it, then shall there be a reward, And thy hope shall not be cut off.
King James So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
World English Bible so you shall know wisdom to be to your soul. If you have found it, then there will be a reward: Your hope will not be cut off.
Proverbs 24:15
American King James Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:
American Standard Version Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the habitation of the righteous; Destroy not his resting-place:
King James Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:
World English Bible Don’t lay in wait, wicked man, against the habitation of the righteous. Don’t destroy his resting place;
Proverbs 24:16
American King James For a just man falls seven times, and rises up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
American Standard Version For a righteous man falleth seven times, and riseth up again; But the wicked are overthrown by calamity.
King James For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
World English Bible for a righteous man falls seven times and rises up again, but the wicked are overthrown by calamity.
Proverbs 24:17
American King James Rejoice not when your enemy falls, and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles:
American Standard Version Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, And let not thy heart be glad when he is overthrown;
King James Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
World English Bible Don’t rejoice when your enemy falls. Don’t let your heart be glad when he is overthrown,
Proverbs 24:18
American King James Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.
American Standard Version Lest Jehovah see it, and it displease him, And he turn away his wrath from him.
King James Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.
World English Bible lest Yahweh see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.
Proverbs 24:19
American King James Fret not yourself because of evil men, neither be you envious at the wicked:
American Standard Version Fret not thyself because of evil-doers; Neither be thou envious at the wicked:
King James Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked:
World English Bible Don’t fret yourself because of evildoers, neither be envious of the wicked;
Proverbs 24:20
American King James For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.
American Standard Version For there shall be no reward to the evil man; The lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
King James For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.
World English Bible for there will be no reward to the evil man. The lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out.
Proverbs 24:21
American King James My son, fear you the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:
American Standard Version My son, fear thou Jehovah and the king; `And' company not with them that are given to change:
King James My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:
World English Bible My son, fear Yahweh and the king. Don’t join those who are rebellious,
Proverbs 24:22
American King James For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knows the ruin of them both?
American Standard Version For their calamity shall rise suddenly; And the destruction from them both, who knoweth it?
King James For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?
World English Bible for their calamity will rise suddenly. Who knows what destruction may come from them both?
Proverbs 24:23
American King James These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
American Standard Version These also are `sayings' of the wise. To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.
King James These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
World English Bible These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good.
Proverbs 24:24
American King James He that said to the wicked, You are righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:
American Standard Version He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; Peoples shall curse him, nations shall abhor him:
King James He that saith unto the wicked, Thou are righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:
World English Bible He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,” peoples will curse him, and nations will abhor him—
Proverbs 24:25
American King James But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come on them.
American Standard Version But to them that rebuke `him' shall be delight, And a good blessing shall come upon them.
King James But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
World English Bible but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and a rich blessing will come on them.
Proverbs 24:26
American King James Every man shall kiss his lips that gives a right answer.
American Standard Version He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer.
King James Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
World English Bible An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 24:27
American King James Prepare your work without, and make it fit for yourself in the field; and afterwards build your house.
American Standard Version Prepare thy work without, And make it ready for thee in the field; And afterwards build thy house.
King James Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
World English Bible Prepare your work outside, and get your fields ready. Afterwards, build your house.
Proverbs 24:28
American King James Be not a witness against your neighbor without cause; and deceive not with your lips.
American Standard Version Be not a witness against thy neighbor without cause; And deceive not with thy lips.
King James Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.
World English Bible Don’t be a witness against your neighbor without cause. Don’t deceive with your lips.
Proverbs 24:29
American King James Say not, I will do so to him as he has done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
American Standard Version Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me; I will render to the man according to his work.
King James Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
World English Bible Don’t say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.”
Proverbs 24:30
American King James I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
American Standard Version I went by the field of the sluggard, And by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
King James I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
World English Bible I went by the field of the sluggard, by the vineyard of the man void of understanding.
Proverbs 24:31
American King James And, see, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.
American Standard Version And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, The face thereof was covered with nettles, And the stone wall thereof was broken down.
King James And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.
World English Bible Behold, it was all grown over with thorns. Its surface was covered with nettles, and its stone wall was broken down.
Proverbs 24:32
American King James Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked on it, and received instruction.
American Standard Version Then I beheld, and considered well; I saw, and received instruction:
King James Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.
World English Bible Then I saw, and considered well. I saw, and received instruction:
Proverbs 24:33
American King James Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
American Standard Version `Yet' a little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to sleep;
King James Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
World English Bible a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep,
Proverbs 24:34
American King James So shall your poverty come as one that travels; and your want as an armed man.
American Standard Version So shall thy poverty come as a robber, And thy want as an armed man.
King James So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.
World English Bible so your poverty will come as a robber and your want as an armed man.