Proverbs 8:1
American King James Does not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?
American Standard Version Doth not wisdom cry, And understanding put forth her voice?
King James Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?
World English Bible Doesn’t wisdom cry out? Doesn’t understanding raise her voice?
Proverbs 8:2
American King James She stands in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.
American Standard Version On the top of high places by the way, Where the paths meet, she standeth;
King James She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.
World English Bible On the top of high places by the way, where the paths meet, she stands.
Proverbs 8:3
American King James She cries at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.
American Standard Version Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, At the coming in at the doors, she crieth aloud:
King James She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.
World English Bible Beside the gates, at the entry of the city, at the entry doors, she cries aloud:
Proverbs 8:4
American King James To you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.
American Standard Version Unto you, O men, I call; And my voice is to the sons of men.
King James Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.
World English Bible “I call to you men! I send my voice to the sons of mankind.
Proverbs 8:5
American King James O you simple, understand wisdom: and, you fools, be you of an understanding heart.
American Standard Version O ye simple, understand prudence; And, ye fools, be of an understanding heart.
King James O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
World English Bible You simple, understand prudence! You fools, be of an understanding heart!
Proverbs 8:6
American King James Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
American Standard Version Hear, for I will speak excellent things; And the opening of my lips shall be right things.
King James Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
World English Bible Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things.
Proverbs 8:7
American King James For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
American Standard Version For my mouth shall utter truth; And wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
King James For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
World English Bible For my mouth speaks truth. Wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
Proverbs 8:8
American King James All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing fraudulent or perverse in them.
American Standard Version All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; There is nothing crooked or perverse in them.
King James All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.
World English Bible All the words of my mouth are in righteousness. There is nothing crooked or perverse in them.
Proverbs 8:9
American King James They are all plain to him that understands, and right to them that find knowledge.
American Standard Version They are all plain to him that understandeth, And right to them that find knowledge.
King James They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
World English Bible They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge.
Proverbs 8:10
American King James Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
American Standard Version Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold.
King James Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
World English Bible Receive my instruction rather than silver, knowledge rather than choice gold.
Proverbs 8:11
American King James For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
American Standard Version For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.
King James For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
World English Bible For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can’t be compared to it.
Proverbs 8:12
American King James I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
American Standard Version I wisdom have made prudence my dwelling, And find out knowledge `and' discretion.
King James I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
World English Bible “I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs 8:13
American King James The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogance, and the evil way, and the fraudulent mouth, do I hate.
American Standard Version The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil: Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, And the perverse mouth, do I hate.
King James The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
World English Bible The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.
Proverbs 8:14
American King James Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
American Standard Version Counsel is mine, and sound knowledge: I am understanding; I have might.
King James Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.
World English Bible Counsel and sound knowledge are mine. I have understanding and power.
Proverbs 8:15
American King James By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
American Standard Version By me kings reign, And princes decree justice.
King James By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
World English Bible By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
Proverbs 8:16
American King James By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
American Standard Version By me princes rule, And nobles, `even' all the judges of the earth.
King James By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
World English Bible By me princes rule, nobles, and all the righteous rulers of the earth.
Proverbs 8:17
American King James I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
American Standard Version I love them that love me; And those that seek me diligently shall find me.
King James I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
World English Bible I love those who love me. Those who seek me diligently will find me.
Proverbs 8:18
American King James Riches and honor are with me; yes, durable riches and righteousness.
American Standard Version Riches and honor are with me; `Yea', durable wealth and righteousness.
King James Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.
World English Bible With me are riches, honor, enduring wealth, and prosperity.
Proverbs 8:19
American King James My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
American Standard Version My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; And my revenue than choice silver.
King James My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
World English Bible My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold, my yield than choice silver.
Proverbs 8:20
American King James I lead in the way of righteousness, in the middle of the paths of judgment:
American Standard Version I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice;
King James I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
World English Bible I walk in the way of righteousness, in the middle of the paths of justice,
Proverbs 8:21
American King James That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.
American Standard Version That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance, And that I may fill their treasuries.
King James That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.
World English Bible that I may give wealth to those who love me. I fill their treasuries.
Proverbs 8:22
American King James The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
American Standard Version Jehovah possessed me in the beginning of his way, Before his works of old.
King James The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
World English Bible “Yahweh possessed me in the beginning of his work, before his deeds of old.
Proverbs 8:23
American King James I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.
American Standard Version I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, Before the earth was.
King James I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.
World English Bible I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, before the earth existed.
Proverbs 8:24
American King James When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water.
American Standard Version When there were no depths, I was brought forth, When there were no fountains abounding with water.
King James When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water.
World English Bible When there were no depths, I was born, when there were no springs abounding with water.
Proverbs 8:25
American King James Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth:
American Standard Version Before the mountains were settled, Before the hills was I brought forth;
King James Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth:
World English Bible Before the mountains were settled in place, before the hills, I was born;
Proverbs 8:26
American King James While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.
American Standard Version While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, Nor the beginning of the dust of the world.
King James While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.
World English Bible while as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the beginning of the dust of the world.
Proverbs 8:27
American King James When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass on the face of the depth:
American Standard Version When he established the heavens, I was there: When he set a circle upon the face of the deep,
King James When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:
World English Bible When he established the heavens, I was there. When he set a circle on the surface of the deep,
Proverbs 8:28
American King James When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:
American Standard Version When he made firm the skies above, When the fountains of the deep became strong,
King James When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:
World English Bible when he established the clouds above, when the springs of the deep became strong,
Proverbs 8:29
American King James When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
American Standard Version When he gave to the sea its bound, That the waters should not transgress his commandment, When he marked out the foundations of the earth;
King James When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
World English Bible when he gave to the sea its boundary, that the waters should not violate his commandment, when he marked out the foundations of the earth,
Proverbs 8:30
American King James Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;
American Standard Version Then I was by him, `as' a master workman; And I was daily `his' delight, Rejoicing always before him,
King James Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;
World English Bible then I was the craftsman by his side. I was a delight day by day, always rejoicing before him,
Proverbs 8:31
American King James Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.
American Standard Version Rejoicing in his habitable earth; And my delight was with the sons of men.
King James Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.
World English Bible rejoicing in his whole world. My delight was with the sons of men.
Proverbs 8:32
American King James Now therefore listen to me, O you children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
American Standard Version Now therefore, `my' sons, hearken unto me; For blessed are they that keep my ways.
King James Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
World English Bible “Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.
Proverbs 8:33
American King James Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
American Standard Version Hear instruction, and be wise, And refuse it not.
King James Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
World English Bible Hear instruction, and be wise. Don’t refuse it.
Proverbs 8:34
American King James Blessed is the man that hears me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
American Standard Version Blessed is the man that heareth me, Watching daily at my gates, Waiting at the posts of my doors.
King James Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
World English Bible Blessed is the man who hears me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my door posts.
Proverbs 8:35
American King James For whoever finds me finds life, and shall obtain favor of the LORD.
American Standard Version For whoso findeth me findeth life, And shall obtain favor of Jehovah.
King James For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.
World English Bible For whoever finds me finds life, and will obtain favor from Yahweh.
Proverbs 8:36
American King James But he that sins against me wrongs his own soul: all they that hate me love death.
American Standard Version But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: All they that hate me love death.
King James But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.
World English Bible But he who sins against me wrongs his own soul. All those who hate me love death.”