Proverbs 13 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Darby Translation
Proverbs 13
1A wise sonhearethhis father’s instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.
2A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth; But the soul of the treacherousshall eatviolence.
3He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; Buthe that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
4The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
5A righteous man hateth lying; But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
6Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
7There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth.
8The ransom of a man’s life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening.
9The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
10By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.
11Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.
12Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
13Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
14The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
15Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.
16Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.
17A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.
18Poverty and shameshall be tohim that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.
19The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
20Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.
21Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.
22A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.
23Much foodis inthe tillage of the poor; But there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice.
24He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
25The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; But the belly of the wicked shall want.
Proverbs 13
1A wise son [heareth] his father's instruction; but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
2A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth; but the soul of the treacherous, violence.
3He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his soul; destruction shall be to him that openeth wide his lips.
4A sluggard's soul desireth and hath nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
5A righteous [man] hateth lying; but the wicked maketh himself odious and cometh to shame.
6Righteousness preserveth him that is perfect in the way; but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
7There is that feigneth himself rich, and hath nothing; there is that maketh himself poor, and hath great wealth.
8The ransom of a man's life is his riches; but the indigent heareth not rebuke.
9The light of the righteous rejoiceth; but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
10By pride there only cometh contention; but with the well-advised is wisdom.
11Wealth [gotten] by vanity diminisheth; but he that gathereth by manual-labour shall increase [it].
12Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but the desire [that] cometh to pass is a tree of life.
13Whoso despiseth the word shall be held by it; but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
14The teaching of the wise [man] is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.
15Good understanding procureth favour; but the way of the treacherous is hard.
16Every prudent [man] acteth with knowledge; but the foolish layeth open [his] folly.
17A wicked messenger falleth into evil; but a faithful ambassador is health.
18Poverty and shame shall be [to] him that refuseth instruction; but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
19The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; but it is abomination to the foolish to depart from evil.
20He that walketh with wise [men] becometh wise; but a companion of the foolish will be depraved.
21Evil pursueth sinners; but to the righteous good shall be repaid.
22A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; but the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous [man].
23Much food is in the tillage of the poor; but there is that is lost for want of judgment.
24He that spareth his rod hateth his son; but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
25The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; but the belly of the wicked shall want.
Understanding American Standard Version vs Darby Translation in Proverbs 13
American Standard Version (ASV)
A highly literal translation known for accuracy and adherence to the original Hebrew and Greek. Consistent word choices make it excellent for careful study and cross-referencing. A strong pick for readers who want a precise, classic-modern English Bible.
Darby Translation (Darby)
A scholarly translation by John Nelson Darby emphasizing precision and consistency. Especially valued for study and cross-reference work. A classic choice for readers who prioritize accuracy over smooth modern style.
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Key Comparison: Proverbs 13:16
"Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly."
"Every prudent [man] acteth with knowledge; but the foolish layeth open [his] folly."
