Proverbs 13 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Young's Literal 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 sonthe instruction of a father, And a scornerhe hath not heard rebuke.
2From the fruit of the mouth a man eateth good, And the soul of the treacherousviolence.
3Whoso is keeping his mouth, is keeping his soul, Whoso is opening wide his lipsruin to him!
4The soul of the slothful is desiring, and hath not. And the soul of the diligent is made fat.
5A false word the righteous hateth, And the wicked causeth abhorrence, and is confounded.
6Righteousness keepeth him who is perfect in the way, And wickedness overthroweth a sin offering.
7There is who is making himself rich, and hath nothing, Who is making himself poor, and wealth is abundant.
8The ransom of a man's life are his riches, And the poor hath not heard rebuke.
9The light of the righteous rejoiceth, And the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.
10A vain man through pride causeth debate, And with the counselled is wisdom.
11Wealth from vanity becometh little, And whoso is gathering by the hand becometh great.
12Hope prolonged is making the heart sick, And a tree of life is the coming desire.
13Whoso is despising the Word is destroyed for it, And whoso is fearing the Command is repayed.
14The law of the wise is a fountain of life, To turn aside from snares of death.
15Good understanding giveth grace, And the way of the treacherous is hard.
16Every prudent one dealeth with knowledge, And a fool spreadeth out folly.
17A wicked messenger falleth into evil, And a faithful ambassador is healing.
18Whoso is refusing instructionpoverty and shame, And whoso is observing reproof is honoured.
19A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, And an abomination to fools is : Turn from evil.
20Whoso is walking with wise men is wise, And a companion of fools suffereth evil.
21Evil pursueth sinners, And good recompenseth the righteous.
22A good man causeth sons' sons to inherit, And laid up for the righteous is the sinner's wealth.
23Abundance of foodthe tillage of the poor, And substance is consumed without judgment.
24Whoso is sparing his rod is hating his son, And whoso is loving him hath hastened him chastisement.
25The righteous is eating to the satiety of his soul, And the belly of the wicked lacketh!
Understanding American Standard Version vs Young's Literal 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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
An extremely literal, word-for-word translation that preserves original verb tenses and phrasing. Best for close study and comparing structures from the source languages. The English can feel rigid, but it’s very useful for detailed analysis.
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Key Comparison: Proverbs 13:16
"Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly."
"Every prudent one dealeth with knowledge, And a fool spreadeth out folly."
