Proverbs 27:1
American King James Boast not yourself of to morrow; for you know not what a day may bring forth.
American Standard Version Boast not thyself of tomorrow; For thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.
King James Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.
World English Bible Don’t boast about tomorrow; for you don’t know what a day may bring.
Proverbs 27:2
American King James Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.
American Standard Version Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; A stranger, and not thine own lips.
King James Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
World English Bible Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.
Proverbs 27:3
American King James A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.
American Standard Version A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; But a fool's vexation is heavier than they both.
King James A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.
World English Bible A stone is heavy, and sand is a burden; but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.
Proverbs 27:4
American King James Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?
American Standard Version Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; But who is able to stand before jealousy?
King James Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?
World English Bible Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; but who is able to stand before jealousy?
Proverbs 27:5
American King James Open rebuke is better than secret love.
American Standard Version Better is open rebuke Than love that is hidden.
King James Open rebuke is better than secret love.
World English Bible Better is open rebuke than hidden love.
Proverbs 27:6
American King James Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
American Standard Version Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
King James Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
World English Bible The wounds of a friend are faithful, although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
Proverbs 27:7
American King James The full soul loathes an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.
American Standard Version The full soul loatheth a honeycomb; But to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.
King James The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.
World English Bible A full soul loathes a honeycomb; but to a hungry soul, every bitter thing is sweet.
Proverbs 27:8
American King James As a bird that wanders from her nest, so is a man that wanders from his place.
American Standard Version As a bird that wandereth from her nest, So is a man that wandereth from his place.
King James As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.
World English Bible As a bird that wanders from her nest, so is a man who wanders from his home.
Proverbs 27:9
American King James Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so does the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
American Standard Version Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man's friend `that cometh' of hearty counsel.
King James Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
World English Bible Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man’s friend.
Proverbs 27:10
American King James Your own friend, and your father's friend, forsake not; neither go into your brother's house in the day of your calamity: for better is a neighbor that is near than a brother far off.
American Standard Version Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; And go not to thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: Better is a neighbor that is near than a brother far off.
King James Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off.
World English Bible Don’t forsake your friend and your father’s friend. Don’t go to your brother’s house in the day of your disaster. A neighbor who is near is better than a distant brother.
Proverbs 27:11
American King James My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproaches me.
American Standard Version My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, That I may answer him that reproacheth me.
King James My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
World English Bible Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, then I can answer my tormentor.
Proverbs 27:12
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 takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
Proverbs 27:13
American King James Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
American Standard Version Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge `that is surety' for a foreign woman.
King James Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
World English Bible Take his garment when he puts up collateral for a stranger. Hold it for a wayward woman!
Proverbs 27:14
American King James He that blesses his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.
American Standard Version He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, It shall be counted a curse to him.
King James He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.
World English Bible He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be taken as a curse by him.
Proverbs 27:15
American King James A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.
American Standard Version A continual dropping in a very rainy day And a contentious woman are alike:
King James A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.
World English Bible A continual dropping on a rainy day and a contentious wife are alike:
Proverbs 27:16
American King James Whoever hides her hides the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which denudes itself.
American Standard Version He that would restrain her restraineth the wind; And his right hand encountereth oil.
King James Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.
World English Bible restraining her is like restraining the wind, or like grasping oil in his right hand.
Proverbs 27:17
American King James Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.
American Standard Version Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
King James Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
World English Bible Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.
Proverbs 27:18
American King James Whoever keeps the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waits on his master shall be honored.
American Standard Version Whoso keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit thereof; And he that regardeth his master shall be honored.
King James Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.
World English Bible Whoever tends the fig tree shall eat its fruit. He who looks after his master shall be honored.
Proverbs 27:19
American King James As in water face answers to face, so the heart of man to man.
American Standard Version As in water face `answereth' to face, So the heart of man to man.
King James As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man.
World English Bible Like water reflects a face, so a man’s heart reflects the man.
Proverbs 27:20
American King James Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.
American Standard Version Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; And the eyes of man are never satisfied.
King James Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.
World English Bible Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; and a man’s eyes are never satisfied.
Proverbs 27:21
American King James As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.
American Standard Version The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; And a man is `tried' by his praise.
King James As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.
World English Bible The crucible is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but man is refined by his praise.
Proverbs 27:22
American King James Though you should bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.
American Standard Version Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with bruised grain, Yet will not his foolishness depart from him.
King James Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.
World English Bible Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with grain, yet his foolishness will not be removed from him.
Proverbs 27:23
American King James Be you diligent to know the state of your flocks, and look well to your herds.
American Standard Version Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, `And' look well to thy herds:
King James Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.
World English Bible Know well the state of your flocks, and pay attention to your herds,
Proverbs 27:24
American King James For riches are not for ever: and does the crown endure to every generation?
American Standard Version For riches are not for ever: And doth the crown endure unto all generations?
King James For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation?
World English Bible for riches are not forever, nor does the crown endure to all generations.
Proverbs 27:25
American King James The hay appears, and the tender grass shows itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.
American Standard Version The hay is carried, and the tender grass showeth itself, And the herbs of the mountains are gathered in.
King James The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.
World English Bible The hay is removed, and the new growth appears, the grasses of the hills are gathered in.
Proverbs 27:26
American King James The lambs are for your clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.
American Standard Version The lambs are for thy clothing, And the goats are the price of the field;
King James The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.
World English Bible The lambs are for your clothing, and the goats are the price of a field.
Proverbs 27:27
American King James And you shall have goats' milk enough for your food, for the food of your household, and for the maintenance for your maidens.
American Standard Version And `there will be' goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, And maintenance for thy maidens.
King James And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens.
World English Bible There will be plenty of goats’ milk for your food, for your family’s food, and for the nourishment of your servant girls.