Proverbs 16 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Darby Translation
Proverbs 16
1The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.
2All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the spirits.
3Commit thy works unto Jehovah, And thy purposes shall be established.
4Jehovah hath made everything for its own end; Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah: Thoughhandjoinin hand, he shall not be unpunished.
6By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.
7When a man’s ways please Jehovah, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.
9A man’s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.
10A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; His mouth shall not transgress in judgment.
11A just balance and scales are Jehovah’s; All the weights of the bag are his work.
12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
13Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.
14The wrath of a king isasmessengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.
15In the light of the king’s countenance is life; And his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
18Pridegoethbefore destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.
19Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.
21The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
22Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools istheirfolly.
23The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.
24Pleasant words areas a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
25There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, But the end thereof are the ways of death.
26The appetite of the laboring man laboreth for him; For his mouth urgeth him thereto.
27A worthless man deviseth mischief; And in his lips there is as a scorching fire.
28A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.
29A man of violence enticeth his neighbor, And leadeth him in a way that is not good.
30He that shutteth his eyes, it is to devise perverse things: He that compresseth his lips bringeth evil to pass.
31The hoary head is a crown of glory; It shall be found in the way of righteousness.
32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.
33The lot is cast into the lap; But the whole disposing thereof is of Jehovah.
Proverbs 16
1The purposes of the heart are of man, but the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.
2All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but Jehovah weigheth the spirits.
3Commit thy works unto Jehovah, and thy thoughts shall be established.
4Jehovah hath wrought everything on his own account, yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
5Every proud heart is an abomination to Jehovah: hand for hand, he shall not be held innocent.
6By loving-kindness and truth iniquity is atoned for; and by the fear of Jehovah [men] depart from evil.
7When a man's ways please Jehovah, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues without right.
9The heart of man deviseth his way, but Jehovah directeth his steps.
10An oracle is on the lips of the king: his mouth will not err in judgment.
11The just balance and scales are Jehovah's; all the weights of the bag are his work.
12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.
13Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him that speaketh aright.
14The fury of a king is [as] messengers of death; but a wise man will pacify it.
15In the light of the king's countenance is life, and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16How much better is it to get wisdom than fine gold, and the getting of intelligence to be preferred to silver!
17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that taketh heed to his way keepeth his soul.
18Pride [goeth] before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the meek, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20He that giveth heed to the word shall find good; and whoso confideth in Jehovah, happy is he.
21The wise in heart is called intelligent, and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
22Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.
23The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips increaseth learning.
24Pleasant words are [as] a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health for the bones.
25There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof is the ways of death.
26The appetite of the labourer laboureth for him, for his mouth urgeth him on.
27A man of Belial diggeth up evil, and on his lips there is as a scorching fire.
28A false man soweth contention; and a talebearer separateth very friends.
29A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into a way that is not good.
30He that shutteth his eyes, [it is] to devise froward things; biting his lips, he bringeth evil to pass.
31The hoary head is a crown of glory, [if] it is found in the way of righteousness.
32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
33The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole decision is of Jehovah.
Understanding American Standard Version vs Darby Translation in Proverbs 16
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 16:16
"How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver."
"How much better is it to get wisdom than fine gold, and the getting of intelligence to be preferred to silver!"
