Proverbs 3:1
American King James My son, forget not my law; but let your heart keep my commandments:
American Standard Version My son, forget not my law; But let thy heart keep my commandments:
King James My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:
World English Bible My son, don’t forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,
Proverbs 3:2
American King James For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to you.
American Standard Version For length of days, and years of life, And peace, will they add to thee.
King James For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.
World English Bible for they will add to you length of days, years of life, and peace.
Proverbs 3:3
American King James Let not mercy and truth forsake you: bind them about your neck; write them on the table of your heart:
American Standard Version Let not kindness and truth forsake thee: Bind them about thy neck; Write them upon the tablet of thy heart:
King James Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:
World English Bible Don’t let kindness and truth forsake you. Bind them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart.
Proverbs 3:4
American King James So shall you find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
American Standard Version So shalt thou find favor and good understanding In the sight of God and man.
King James So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
World English Bible So you will find favor, and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
Proverbs 3:5
American King James Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not to your own understanding.
American Standard Version Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding:
King James Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
World English Bible Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding.
Proverbs 3:6
American King James In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths.
American Standard Version In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he will direct thy paths.
King James In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
World English Bible In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:7
American King James Be not wise in your own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
American Standard Version Be not wise in thine own eyes; Fear Jehovah, and depart from evil:
King James Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
World English Bible Don’t be wise in your own eyes. Fear Yahweh, and depart from evil.
Proverbs 3:8
American King James It shall be health to your navel, and marrow to your bones.
American Standard Version It will be health to thy navel, And marrow to thy bones.
King James It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.
World English Bible It will be health to your body, and nourishment to your bones.
Proverbs 3:9
American King James Honor the LORD with your substance, and with the first fruits of all your increase:
American Standard Version Honor Jehovah with thy substance, And with the first-fruits of all thine increase:
King James Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:
World English Bible Honor Yahweh with your substance, with the first fruits of all your increase;
Proverbs 3:10
American King James So shall your barns be filled with plenty, and your presses shall burst out with new wine.
American Standard Version So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, And thy vats shall overflow with new wine.
King James So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
World English Bible so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.
Proverbs 3:11
American King James My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
American Standard Version My son, despise not the chastening of Jehovah; Neither be weary of his reproof:
King James My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
World English Bible My son, don’t despise Yahweh’s discipline, neither be weary of his correction;
Proverbs 3:12
American King James For whom the LORD loves he corrects; even as a father the son in whom he delights.
American Standard Version For whom Jehovah loveth he reproveth; Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
King James For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
World English Bible for whom Yahweh loves, he corrects, even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.
Proverbs 3:13
American King James Happy is the man that finds wisdom, and the man that gets understanding.
American Standard Version Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding.
King James Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
World English Bible Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding.
Proverbs 3:14
American King James For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
American Standard Version For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, And the profit thereof than fine gold.
King James For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
World English Bible For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold.
Proverbs 3:15
American King James She is more precious than rubies: and all the things you can desire are not to be compared to her.
American Standard Version She is more precious than rubies: And none of the things thou canst desire are to be compared unto her.
King James She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
World English Bible She is more precious than rubies. None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her.
Proverbs 3:16
American King James Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honor.
American Standard Version Length of days is in her right hand; In her left hand are riches and honor.
King James Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
World English Bible Length of days is in her right hand. In her left hand are riches and honor.
Proverbs 3:17
American King James Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
American Standard Version Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.
King James Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
World English Bible Her ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace.
Proverbs 3:18
American King James She is a tree of life to them that lay hold on her: and happy is every one that retains her.
American Standard Version She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: And happy is every one that retaineth her.
King James She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
World English Bible She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. Happy is everyone who retains her.
Proverbs 3:19
American King James The LORD by wisdom has founded the earth; by understanding has he established the heavens.
American Standard Version Jehovah by wisdom founded the earth; By understanding he established the heavens.
King James The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.
World English Bible By wisdom Yahweh founded the earth. By understanding, he established the heavens.
Proverbs 3:20
American King James By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.
American Standard Version By his knowledge the depths were broken up, And the skies drop down the dew.
King James By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.
World English Bible By his knowledge, the depths were broken up, and the skies drop down the dew.
Proverbs 3:21
American King James My son, let not them depart from your eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
American Standard Version My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep sound wisdom and discretion:
King James My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
World English Bible My son, let them not depart from your eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion,
Proverbs 3:22
American King James So shall they be life to your soul, and grace to your neck.
American Standard Version So shall they be life unto thy soul, And grace to thy neck.
King James So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.
World English Bible so they will be life to your soul, and grace for your neck.
Proverbs 3:23
American King James Then shall you walk in your way safely, and your foot shall not stumble.
American Standard Version Then shalt thou walk in thy way securely, And thy foot shall not stumble.
King James Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.
World English Bible Then you shall walk in your way securely. Your foot won’t stumble.
Proverbs 3:24
American King James When you lie down, you shall not be afraid: yes, you shall lie down, and your sleep shall be sweet.
American Standard Version When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: Yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
King James When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
World English Bible When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet.
Proverbs 3:25
American King James Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it comes.
American Standard Version Be not afraid of sudden fear, Neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh:
King James Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.
World English Bible Don’t be afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it comes;
Proverbs 3:26
American King James For the LORD shall be your confidence, and shall keep your foot from being taken.
American Standard Version For Jehovah will be thy confidence, And will keep thy foot from being taken.
King James For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.
World English Bible for Yahweh will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being taken.
Proverbs 3:27
American King James Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it.
American Standard Version Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, When it is in the power of thy hand to do it.
King James Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.
World English Bible Don’t withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it.
Proverbs 3:28
American King James Say not to your neighbor, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when you have it by you.
American Standard Version Say not unto thy neighbor, Go, and come again, And to-morrow I will give; When thou hast it by thee.
King James Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee.
World English Bible Don’t say to your neighbor, “Go, and come again; tomorrow I will give it to you,” when you have it by you.
Proverbs 3:29
American King James Devise not evil against your neighbor, seeing he dwells securely by you.
American Standard Version Devise not evil against thy neighbor, Seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.
King James Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.
World English Bible Don’t devise evil against your neighbor, since he dwells securely by you.
Proverbs 3:30
American King James Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done you no harm.
American Standard Version Strive not with a man without cause, If he have done thee no harm.
King James Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
World English Bible Don’t strive with a man without cause, if he has done you no harm.
Proverbs 3:31
American King James Envy you not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
American Standard Version Envy thou not the man of violence, And choose none of his ways.
King James Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
World English Bible Don’t envy the man of violence. Choose none of his ways.
Proverbs 3:32
American King James For the fraudulent is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous.
American Standard Version For the perverse is an abomination to Jehovah; But his friendship is with the upright.
King James For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous.
World English Bible For the perverse is an abomination to Yahweh, but his friendship is with the upright.
Proverbs 3:33
American King James The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesses the habitation of the just.
American Standard Version The curse of Jehovah is in the house of the wicked; But he blesseth the habitation of the righteous.
King James The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.
World English Bible Yahweh’s curse is in the house of the wicked, but he blesses the habitation of the righteous.
Proverbs 3:34
American King James Surely he scorns the scorners: but he gives grace to the lowly.
American Standard Version Surely he scoffeth at the scoffers; But he giveth grace unto the lowly.
King James Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
World English Bible Surely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble.
Proverbs 3:35
American King James The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
American Standard Version The wise shall inherit glory; But shame shall be the promotion of fools.
King James The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
World English Bible The wise will inherit glory, but shame will be the promotion of fools.