Proverbs 30:1
American King James The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the man spoke to Ithiel, even to Ithiel and Ucal,
American Standard Version The words of Agur the son of Jakeh; The oracle. The man saith unto Ithiel, unto Ithiel and Ucal:
King James The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the man spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal,
World English Bible The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, the revelation: the man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal:
Proverbs 30:2
American King James Surely I am more brutish than any man, and have not the understanding of a man.
American Standard Version Surely I am more brutish than any man, And have not the understanding of a man;
King James Surely I am more brutish than any man, and have not the understanding of a man.
World English Bible “Surely I am the most ignorant man, and don’t have a man’s understanding.
Proverbs 30:3
American King James I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy.
American Standard Version And I have not learned wisdom, Neither have I the knowledge of the Holy One.
King James I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy.
World English Bible I have not learned wisdom, neither do I have the knowledge of the Holy One.
Proverbs 30:4
American King James Who has ascended up into heaven, or descended? who has gathered the wind in his fists? who has bound the waters in a garment? who has established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son's name, if you can tell?
American Standard Version Who hath ascended up into heaven, and descended? Who hath gathered the wind in his fists? Who hath bound the waters in his garment? Who hath established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou knowest?
King James Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou canst tell?
World English Bible Who has ascended up into heaven, and descended? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has bound the waters in his garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son’s name, if you know?
Proverbs 30:5
American King James Every word of God is pure: he is a shield to them that put their trust in him.
American Standard Version Every word of God is tried: He is a shield unto them that take refuge in him.
King James Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
World English Bible “Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
Proverbs 30:6
American King James Add you not to his words, lest he reprove you, and you be found a liar.
American Standard Version Add thou not unto his words, Lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.
King James Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.
World English Bible Don’t you add to his words, lest he reprove you, and you be found a liar.
Proverbs 30:7
American King James Two things have I required of you; deny me them not before I die:
American Standard Version Two things have I asked of thee; Deny me `them' not before I die:
King James Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die:
World English Bible “Two things I have asked of you. Don’t deny me before I die.
Proverbs 30:8
American King James Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:
American Standard Version Remove far from me falsehood and lies; Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is needful for me:
King James Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:
World English Bible Remove far from me falsehood and lies. Give me neither poverty nor riches. Feed me with the food that is needful for me,
Proverbs 30:9
American King James Lest I be full, and deny you, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.
American Standard Version Lest I be full, and deny `thee', and say, Who is Jehovah? Or lest I be poor, and steal, And use profanely the name of my God.
King James Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.
World English Bible lest I be full, deny you, and say, ‘Who is Yahweh?’ or lest I be poor, and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God.
Proverbs 30:10
American King James Accuse not a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be found guilty.
American Standard Version Slander not a servant unto his master, Lest he curse thee, and thou be held guilty.
King James Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.
World English Bible “Don’t slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty.
Proverbs 30:11
American King James There is a generation that curses their father, and does not bless their mother.
American Standard Version There is a generation that curse their father, And bless not their mother.
King James There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.
World English Bible There is a generation that curses their father, and doesn’t bless their mother.
Proverbs 30:12
American King James There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.
American Standard Version There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, And `yet' are not washed from their filthiness.
King James There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.
World English Bible There is a generation that is pure in their own eyes, yet are not washed from their filthiness.
Proverbs 30:13
American King James There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up.
American Standard Version There is a generation, oh how lofty are their eyes! And their eyelids are lifted up.
King James There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up.
World English Bible There is a generation, oh how lofty are their eyes! Their eyelids are lifted up.
Proverbs 30:14
American King James There is a generation, whose teeth are as swords, and their jaw teeth as knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from among men.
American Standard Version There is a generation whose teeth are `as' swords, and their jaw teeth `as' knives, To devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from among men.
King James There is a generation, whose teeth are as swords, and their jaw teeth as knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from among men.
World English Bible There is a generation whose teeth are like swords, and their jaws like knives, to devour the poor from the earth, and the needy from among men.
Proverbs 30:15
American King James The horse leach has two daughters, crying, Give, give. There are three things that are never satisfied, yes, four things say not, It is enough:
American Standard Version The horseleach hath two daughters, `crying', Give, give. There are three things that are never satisfied, `Yea', four that say not, Enough:
King James The horseleach hath two daughters, crying, Give, give. There are three things that are never satisfied, yea, four things say not, It is enough:
World English Bible “The leech has two daughters: ‘Give, give.’ “There are three things that are never satisfied; four that don’t say, ‘Enough!’:
Proverbs 30:16
American King James The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire that said not, It is enough.
American Standard Version Sheol; and the barren womb; The earth that is not satisfied with water; And the fire that saith not, Enough.
King James The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire that saith not, It is enough.
World English Bible Sheol, the barren womb, the earth that is not satisfied with water, and the fire that doesn’t say, ‘Enough!’
Proverbs 30:17
American King James The eye that mocks at his father, and despises to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.
American Standard Version The eye that mocketh at his father, And despiseth to obey his mother, The ravens of the valley shall pick it out, And the young eagles shall eat it.
King James The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.
World English Bible “The eye that mocks at his father, and scorns obedience to his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, the young eagles shall eat it.
Proverbs 30:18
American King James There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yes, four which I know not:
American Standard Version There are three things which are too wonderful for me, Yea, four which I know not:
King James There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not:
World English Bible “There are three things which are too amazing for me, four which I don’t understand:
Proverbs 30:19
American King James The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent on a rock; the way of a ship in the middle of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid.
American Standard Version The way of an eagle in the air; The way of a serpent upon a rock; The way of a ship in the midst of the sea; And the way of a man with a maiden.
King James The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid.
World English Bible The way of an eagle in the air, the way of a serpent on a rock, the way of a ship in the middle of the sea, and the way of a man with a maiden.
Proverbs 30:20
American King James Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eats, and wipes her mouth, and said, I have done no wickedness.
American Standard Version So is the way of an adulterous woman; She eateth, and wipeth her mouth, And saith, I have done no wickedness.
King James Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.
World English Bible “So is the way of an adulterous woman: She eats and wipes her mouth, and says, ‘I have done nothing wrong.’
Proverbs 30:21
American King James For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear:
American Standard Version For three things the earth doth tremble, And for four, `which' it cannot bear:
King James For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear:
World English Bible “For three things the earth trembles, and under four, it can’t bear up:
Proverbs 30:22
American King James For a servant when he reigns; and a fool when he is filled with meat;
American Standard Version For a servant when he is king; And a fool when he is filled with food;
King James For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat;
World English Bible For a servant when he is king, a fool when he is filled with food,
Proverbs 30:23
American King James For an odious woman when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress.
American Standard Version For an odious woman when she is married; And a handmaid that is heir to her mistress.
King James For an odious woman when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress.
World English Bible for an unloved woman when she is married, and a servant who is heir to her mistress.
Proverbs 30:24
American King James There be four things which are little on the earth, but they are exceeding wise:
American Standard Version There are four things which are little upon the earth, But they are exceeding wise:
King James There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise:
World English Bible “There are four things which are little on the earth, but they are exceedingly wise:
Proverbs 30:25
American King James The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;
American Standard Version The ants are a people not strong, Yet they provide their food in the summer;
King James The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;
World English Bible The ants are not a strong people, yet they provide their food in the summer.
Proverbs 30:26
American King James The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks;
American Standard Version The conies are but a feeble folk, Yet make they their houses in the rocks;
King James The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks;
World English Bible The hyraxes are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks.
Proverbs 30:27
American King James The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands;
American Standard Version The locusts have no king, Yet go they forth all of them by bands;
King James The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands;
World English Bible The locusts have no king, yet they advance in ranks.
Proverbs 30:28
American King James The spider takes hold with her hands, and is in kings' palaces.
American Standard Version The lizard taketh hold with her hands, Yet is she in kings' palaces.
King James The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings' palaces.
World English Bible You can catch a lizard with your hands, yet it is in kings’ palaces.
Proverbs 30:29
American King James There be three things which go well, yes, four are comely in going:
American Standard Version There are three things which are stately in their march, Yea, four which are stately in going:
King James There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going:
World English Bible “There are three things which are stately in their march, four which are stately in going:
Proverbs 30:30
American King James A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turns not away for any;
American Standard Version The lion, which is mightiest among beasts, And turneth not away for any;
King James A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;
World English Bible The lion, which is mightiest among animals, and doesn’t turn away for any;
Proverbs 30:31
American King James A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.
American Standard Version The greyhound; the he-goat also; And the king against whom there is no rising up.
King James A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.
World English Bible the greyhound; the male goat; and the king against whom there is no rising up.
Proverbs 30:32
American King James If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you have thought evil, lay your hand on your mouth.
American Standard Version If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, Or if thou hast thought evil, `Lay' thy hand upon thy mouth.
King James If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.
World English Bible “If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you have thought evil, put your hand over your mouth.
Proverbs 30:33
American King James Surely the churning of milk brings forth butter, and the wringing of the nose brings forth blood: so the forcing of wrath brings forth strife.
American Standard Version For the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, And the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood; So the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.
King James Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.
World English Bible For as the churning of milk produces butter, and the wringing of the nose produces blood, so the forcing of wrath produces strife.”