Proverbs 7:1
American King James My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with you.
American Standard Version My son, keep my words, And lay up my commandments with thee.
King James My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee.
World English Bible My son, keep my words. Lay up my commandments within you.
Proverbs 7:2
American King James Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of your eye.
American Standard Version Keep my commandments and live; And my law as the apple of thine eye.
King James Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye.
World English Bible Keep my commandments and live! Guard my teaching as the apple of your eye.
Proverbs 7:3
American King James Bind them on your fingers, write them on the table of your heart.
American Standard Version Bind them upon thy fingers; Write them upon the tablet of thy heart.
King James Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine heart.
World English Bible Bind them on your fingers. Write them on the tablet of your heart.
Proverbs 7:4
American King James Say to wisdom, You are my sister; and call understanding your kinswoman:
American Standard Version Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; And call understanding `thy' kinswoman:
King James Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman:
World English Bible Tell wisdom, “You are my sister.” Call understanding your relative,
Proverbs 7:5
American King James That they may keep you from the strange woman, from the stranger which flatters with her words.
American Standard Version That they may keep thee from the strange woman, From the foreigner that flattereth with her words.
King James That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger which flattereth with her words.
World English Bible that they may keep you from the strange woman, from the foreigner who flatters with her words.
Proverbs 7:6
American King James For at the window of my house I looked through my casement,
American Standard Version For at the window of my house I looked forth through my lattice;
King James For at the window of my house I looked through my casement,
World English Bible For at the window of my house, I looked out through my lattice.
Proverbs 7:7
American King James And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding,
American Standard Version And I beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, A young man void of understanding,
King James And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding,
World English Bible I saw among the simple ones. I discerned among the youths a young man void of understanding,
Proverbs 7:8
American King James Passing through the street near her corner; and he went the way to her house,
American Standard Version Passing through the street near her corner; And he went the way to her house,
King James Passing through the street near her corner; and he went the way to her house,
World English Bible passing through the street near her corner, he went the way to her house,
Proverbs 7:9
American King James In the twilight, in the evening, in the black and dark night:
American Standard Version In the twilight, in the evening of the day, In the middle of the night and in the darkness.
King James In the twilight, in the evening, in the black and dark night:
World English Bible in the twilight, in the evening of the day, in the middle of the night and in the darkness.
Proverbs 7:10
American King James And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtle of heart.
American Standard Version And, behold, there met him a woman With the attire of a harlot, and wily of heart.
King James And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart.
World English Bible Behold, there a woman met him with the attire of a prostitute, and with crafty intent.
Proverbs 7:11
American King James (She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house:
American Standard Version She is clamorous and wilful; Her feet abide not in her house:
King James (She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house:
World English Bible She is loud and defiant. Her feet don’t stay in her house.
Proverbs 7:12
American King James Now is she without, now in the streets, and lies in wait at every corner.)
American Standard Version Now she is in the streets, now in the broad places, And lieth in wait at every corner.
King James Now is she without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.)
World English Bible Now she is in the streets, now in the squares, and lurking at every corner.
Proverbs 7:13
American King James So she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face said to him,
American Standard Version So she caught him, and kissed him, `And' with an impudent face she said unto him:
King James So she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face said unto him,
World English Bible So she caught him, and kissed him. With an impudent face she said to him:
Proverbs 7:14
American King James I have peace offerings with me; this day have I paid my vows.
American Standard Version Sacrifices of peace-offerings are with me; This day have I paid my vows.
King James I have peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows.
World English Bible “Sacrifices of peace offerings are with me. Today I have paid my vows.
Proverbs 7:15
American King James Therefore came I forth to meet you, diligently to seek your face, and I have found you.
American Standard Version Therefore came I forth to meet thee, Diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee.
King James Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee.
World English Bible Therefore I came out to meet you, to diligently seek your face, and I have found you.
Proverbs 7:16
American King James I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt.
American Standard Version I have spread my couch with carpets of tapestry, With striped cloths of the yarn of Egypt.
King James I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt.
World English Bible I have spread my couch with carpets of tapestry, with striped cloths of the yarn of Egypt.
Proverbs 7:17
American King James I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
American Standard Version I have perfumed my bed With myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
King James I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
World English Bible I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
Proverbs 7:18
American King James Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us solace ourselves with loves.
American Standard Version Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning; Let us solace ourselves with loves.
King James Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us solace ourselves with loves.
World English Bible Come, let’s take our fill of loving until the morning. Let’s solace ourselves with loving.
Proverbs 7:19
American King James For the manager is not at home, he is gone a long journey:
American Standard Version For the man is not at home; He is gone a long journey:
King James For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey:
World English Bible For my husband isn’t at home. He has gone on a long journey.
Proverbs 7:20
American King James He has taken a bag of money with him, and will come home at the day appointed.
American Standard Version He hath taken a bag of money with him; He will come home at the full moon.
King James He hath taken a bag of money with him, and will come home at the day appointed.
World English Bible He has taken a bag of money with him. He will come home at the full moon.”
Proverbs 7:21
American King James With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.
American Standard Version With her much fair speech she causeth him to yield; With the flattering of her lips she forceth him along.
King James With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.
World English Bible With persuasive words, she led him astray. With the flattering of her lips, she seduced him.
Proverbs 7:22
American King James He goes after her straightway, as an ox goes to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;
American Standard Version He goeth after her straightway, As an ox goeth to the slaughter, Or as `one in' fetters to the correction of the fool;
King James He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;
World English Bible He followed her immediately, as an ox goes to the slaughter, as a fool stepping into a noose.
Proverbs 7:23
American King James Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hastens to the snare, and knows not that it is for his life.
American Standard Version Till an arrow strike through his liver; As a bird hasteth to the snare, And knoweth not that it is for his life.
King James Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.
World English Bible Until an arrow strikes through his liver, as a bird hurries to the snare, and doesn’t know that it will cost his life.
Proverbs 7:24
American King James Listen to me now therefore, O you children, and attend to the words of my mouth.
American Standard Version Now therefore, `my' sons, hearken unto me, And attend to the words of my mouth.
King James Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth.
World English Bible Now therefore, sons, listen to me. Pay attention to the words of my mouth.
Proverbs 7:25
American King James Let not your heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths.
American Standard Version Let not thy heart decline to her ways; Go not astray in her paths.
King James Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths.
World English Bible Don’t let your heart turn to her ways. Don’t go astray in her paths,
Proverbs 7:26
American King James For she has cast down many wounded: yes, many strong men have been slain by her.
American Standard Version For she hath cast down many wounded: Yea, all her slain are a mighty host.
King James For she hath cast down many wounded: yea, many strong men have been slain by her.
World English Bible for she has thrown down many wounded. Yes, all her slain are a mighty army.
Proverbs 7:27
American King James Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death.
American Standard Version Her house is the way to Sheol, Going down to the chambers of death.
King James Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death.
World English Bible Her house is the way to Sheol, going down to the rooms of death.