Proverbs 6:1
American King James My son, if you be surety for your friend, if you have stricken your hand with a stranger,
American Standard Version My son, if thou art become surety for thy neighbor, If thou hast stricken thy hands for a stranger;
King James My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,
World English Bible My son, if you have become collateral for your neighbor, if you have struck your hands in pledge for a stranger,
Proverbs 6:2
American King James You are snared with the words of your mouth, you are taken with the words of your mouth.
American Standard Version Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, Thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.
King James Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.
World English Bible you are trapped by the words of your mouth; you are ensnared with the words of your mouth.
Proverbs 6:3
American King James Do this now, my son, and deliver yourself, when you are come into the hand of your friend; go, humble yourself, and make sure your friend.
American Standard Version Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, Seeing thou art come into the hand of thy neighbor: Go, humble thyself, and importune thy neighbor;
King James Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend.
World English Bible Do this now, my son, and deliver yourself, since you have come into the hand of your neighbor. Go, humble yourself. Press your plea with your neighbor.
Proverbs 6:4
American King James Give not sleep to your eyes, nor slumber to your eyelids.
American Standard Version Give not sleep to thine eyes, Nor slumber to thine eyelids;
King James Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids.
World English Bible Give no sleep to your eyes, nor slumber to your eyelids.
Proverbs 6:5
American King James Deliver yourself as a roe from the hand of the hunter, and as a bird from the hand of the fowler.
American Standard Version Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand `of the hunter', And as a bird from the hand of the fowler.
King James Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand of the hunter, and as a bird from the hand of the fowler.
World English Bible Free yourself, like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, like a bird from the snare of the fowler.
Proverbs 6:6
American King James Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
American Standard Version Go to the ant, thou sluggard; Consider her ways, and be wise:
King James Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
World English Bible Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider her ways, and be wise;
Proverbs 6:7
American King James Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,
American Standard Version Which having no chief, Overseer, or ruler,
King James Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,
World English Bible which having no chief, overseer, or ruler,
Proverbs 6:8
American King James Provides her meat in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest.
American Standard Version Provideth her bread in the summer, And gathereth her food in the harvest.
King James Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.
World English Bible provides her bread in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest.
Proverbs 6:9
American King James How long will you sleep, O sluggard? when will you arise out of your sleep?
American Standard Version How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? When wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?
King James How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?
World English Bible How long will you sleep, sluggard? When will you arise out of your sleep?
Proverbs 6:10
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 6:11
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 scarcity as an armed man.
Proverbs 6:12
American King James A naughty person, a wicked man, walks with a fraudulent mouth.
American Standard Version A worthless person, a man of iniquity, Is he that walketh with a perverse mouth;
King James A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.
World English Bible A worthless person, a man of iniquity, is he who walks with a perverse mouth,
Proverbs 6:13
American King James He winks with his eyes, he speaks with his feet, he teaches with his fingers;
American Standard Version That winketh with his eyes, that speaketh with his feet, That maketh signs with his fingers;
King James He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers;
World English Bible who winks with his eyes, who signals with his feet, who motions with his fingers,
Proverbs 6:14
American King James Frowardness is in his heart, he devises mischief continually; he sows discord.
American Standard Version In whose heart is perverseness, Who deviseth evil continually, Who soweth discord.
King James Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.
World English Bible in whose heart is perverseness, who devises evil continually, who always sows discord.
Proverbs 6:15
American King James Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.
American Standard Version Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; On a sudden shall he be broken, and that without remedy.
King James Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.
World English Bible Therefore his calamity will come suddenly. He will be broken suddenly, and that without remedy.
Proverbs 6:16
American King James These six things does the LORD hate: yes, seven are an abomination to him:
American Standard Version There are six things which Jehovah hateth; Yea, seven which are an abomination unto him:
King James These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
World English Bible There are six things which Yahweh hates; yes, seven which are an abomination to him:
Proverbs 6:17
American King James A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
American Standard Version Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood;
King James A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
World English Bible arrogant eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,
Proverbs 6:18
American King James An heart that devises wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
American Standard Version A heart that deviseth wicked purposes, Feet that are swift in running to mischief,
King James An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
World English Bible a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to mischief,
Proverbs 6:19
American King James A false witness that speaks lies, and he that sows discord among brothers.
American Standard Version A false witness that uttereth lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren.
King James A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
World English Bible a false witness who utters lies, and he who sows discord among brothers.
Proverbs 6:20
American King James My son, keep your father's commandment, and forsake not the law of your mother:
American Standard Version My son, keep the commandment of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:
King James My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
World English Bible My son, keep your father’s commandment, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching.
Proverbs 6:21
American King James Bind them continually on your heart, and tie them about your neck.
American Standard Version Bind them continually upon thy heart; Tie them about thy neck.
King James Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck.
World English Bible Bind them continually on your heart. Tie them around your neck.
Proverbs 6:22
American King James When you go, it shall lead you; when you sleep, it shall keep you; and when you wake, it shall talk with you.
American Standard Version When thou walkest, it shall lead thee; When thou sleepest, it shall watch over thee; And when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.
King James When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.
World English Bible When you walk, it will lead you. When you sleep, it will watch over you. When you awake, it will talk with you.
Proverbs 6:23
American King James For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
American Standard Version For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; And reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
King James For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
World English Bible For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life,
Proverbs 6:24
American King James To keep you from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.
American Standard Version To keep thee from the evil woman, From the flattery of the foreigner's tongue.
King James To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.
World English Bible to keep you from the immoral woman, from the flattery of the wayward wife’s tongue.
Proverbs 6:25
American King James Lust not after her beauty in your heart; neither let her take you with her eyelids.
American Standard Version Lust not after her beauty in thy heart; Neither let her take thee with her eyelids.
King James Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.
World English Bible Don’t lust after her beauty in your heart, neither let her captivate you with her eyelids.
Proverbs 6:26
American King James For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.
American Standard Version For on account of a harlot `a man is brought' to a piece of bread; And the adulteress hunteth for the precious life.
King James For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adultress will hunt for the precious life.
World English Bible For a prostitute reduces you to a piece of bread. The adulteress hunts for your precious life.
Proverbs 6:27
American King James Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
American Standard Version Can a man take fire in his bosom, And his clothes not be burned?
King James Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
World English Bible Can a man scoop fire into his lap, and his clothes not be burned?
Proverbs 6:28
American King James Can one go on hot coals, and his feet not be burned?
American Standard Version Or can one walk upon hot coals, And his feet not be scorched?
King James Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?
World English Bible Or can one walk on hot coals, and his feet not be scorched?
Proverbs 6:29
American King James So he that goes in to his neighbor's wife; whoever touches her shall not be innocent.
American Standard Version So he that goeth in to his neighbor's wife; Whosoever toucheth her shall not be unpunished.
King James So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.
World English Bible So is he who goes in to his neighbor’s wife. Whoever touches her will not be unpunished.
Proverbs 6:30
American King James Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;
American Standard Version Men do not despise a thief, if he steal To satisfy himself when he is hungry:
King James Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;
World English Bible Men don’t despise a thief if he steals to satisfy himself when he is hungry,
Proverbs 6:31
American King James But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.
American Standard Version But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; He shall give all the substance of his house.
King James But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.
World English Bible but if he is found, he shall restore seven times. He shall give all the wealth of his house.
Proverbs 6:32
American King James But whoever commits adultery with a woman lacks understanding: he that does it destroys his own soul.
American Standard Version He that committeth adultery with a woman is void of understanding: He doeth it who would destroy his own soul.
King James But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.
World English Bible He who commits adultery with a woman is void of understanding. He who does it destroys his own soul.
Proverbs 6:33
American King James A wound and dishonor shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.
American Standard Version Wounds and dishonor shall he get; And his reproach shall not be wiped away.
King James A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.
World English Bible He will get wounds and dishonor. His reproach will not be wiped away.
Proverbs 6:34
American King James For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.
American Standard Version For jealousy is the rage of a man; And he will not spare in the day of vengeance.
King James For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.
World English Bible For jealousy arouses the fury of the husband. He won’t spare in the day of vengeance.
Proverbs 6:35
American King James He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though you give many gifts.
American Standard Version He will not regard any ransom; Neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
King James He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
World English Bible He won’t regard any ransom, neither will he rest content, though you give many gifts.