Proverbs 9:1
American King James Wisdom has built her house, she has hewn out her seven pillars:
American Standard Version Wisdom hath builded her house; She hath hewn out her seven pillars:
King James Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars:
World English Bible Wisdom has built her house. She has carved out her seven pillars.
Proverbs 9:2
American King James She has killed her beasts; she has mingled her wine; she has also furnished her table.
American Standard Version She hath killed her beasts; She hath mingled her wine; She hath also furnished her table:
King James She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table.
World English Bible She has prepared her meat. She has mixed her wine. She has also set her table.
Proverbs 9:3
American King James She has sent forth her maidens: she cries on the highest places of the city,
American Standard Version She hath sent forth her maidens; She crieth upon the highest places of the city:
King James She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city,
World English Bible She has sent out her maidens. She cries from the highest places of the city:
Proverbs 9:4
American King James Whoever is simple, let him turn in here: as for him that wants understanding, she said to him,
American Standard Version Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: As for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,
King James Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
World English Bible “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” As for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,
Proverbs 9:5
American King James Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.
American Standard Version Come, eat ye of my bread, And drink of the wine which I have mingled.
King James Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.
World English Bible “Come, eat some of my bread, Drink some of the wine which I have mixed!
Proverbs 9:6
American King James Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
American Standard Version Leave off, ye simple ones, and live; And walk in the way of understanding.
King James Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
World English Bible Leave your simple ways, and live. Walk in the way of understanding.”
Proverbs 9:7
American King James He that reproves a scorner gets to himself shame: and he that rebukes a wicked man gets himself a blot.
American Standard Version He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man `getteth' himself a blot.
King James He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
World English Bible One who corrects a mocker invites insult. One who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.
Proverbs 9:8
American King James Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate you: rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
American Standard Version Reprove not a scoffer, lest he hate thee: Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.
King James Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
World English Bible Don’t reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise person, and he will love you.
Proverbs 9:9
American King James Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
American Standard Version Give `instruction' to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
King James Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
World English Bible Instruct a wise person, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous person, and he will increase in learning.
Proverbs 9:10
American King James The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
American Standard Version The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
King James The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
World English Bible The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Proverbs 9:11
American King James For by me your days shall be multiplied, and the years of your life shall be increased.
American Standard Version For by me thy days shall be multiplied, And the years of thy life shall be increased.
King James For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.
World English Bible For by me your days will be multiplied. The years of your life will be increased.
Proverbs 9:12
American King James If you be wise, you shall be wise for yourself: but if you scorn, you alone shall bear it.
American Standard Version If thou art wise, thou art wise for thyself; And if thou scoffest, thou alone shalt bear it.
King James If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
World English Bible If you are wise, you are wise for yourself. If you mock, you alone will bear it.
Proverbs 9:13
American King James A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knows nothing.
American Standard Version The foolish woman is clamorous; `She is' simple, and knoweth nothing.
King James A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing.
World English Bible The foolish woman is loud, undisciplined, and knows nothing.
Proverbs 9:14
American King James For she sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,
American Standard Version And she sitteth at the door of her house, On a seat in the high places of the city,
King James For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,
World English Bible She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,
Proverbs 9:15
American King James To call passengers who go right on their ways:
American Standard Version To call to them that pass by, Who go right on their ways:
King James To call passengers who go right on their ways:
World English Bible to call to those who pass by, who go straight on their ways,
Proverbs 9:16
American King James Whoever is simple, let him turn in here: and as for him that wants understanding, she said to him,
American Standard Version Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither; And as for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,
King James Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
World English Bible “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here.” As for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,
Proverbs 9:17
American King James Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.
American Standard Version Stolen waters are sweet, And bread `eaten' in secret is pleasant.
King James Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.
World English Bible “Stolen water is sweet. Food eaten in secret is pleasant.”
Proverbs 9:18
American King James But he knows not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell.
American Standard Version But he knoweth not that the dead are there; That her guests are in the depths of Sheol.
King James But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell.
World English Bible But he doesn’t know that the departed spirits are there, that her guests are in the depths of Sheol.