Proverbs 14 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation
Proverbs 14
1Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.
2He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod forhispride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
4Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; But much increase is by the strength of the ox.
5A faithful witness will not lie; But a false witness uttereth lies.
6A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.
7Go into the presence of a foolish man, And thou shalt not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.
8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.
9A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will.
10The heart knoweth its own bitterness; And a stranger doth not intermeddle with its joy.
11The house of the wicked shall be overthrown; But the tent of the upright shall flourish.
12There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death.
13Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; And the end of mirth is heaviness.
14The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways; And a good manshall be satisfiedfrom himself.
15The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.
16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.
17He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.
18The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19The evil bow down before the good; And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.
20The poor is hated even of his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends.
21He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
22Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
23In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lipstendethonly to penury.
24The crown of the wise is their riches; But the folly of fools is only folly.
25A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.
26In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.
27The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
28In the multitude of people is the king’s glory; But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
29He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
30A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.
31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.
32The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing; But the righteous hath a refuge in his death.
33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; Butthat which isin the inward part of fools is made known.
34Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.
35The king’s favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will beagainsthim that causeth shame.
Proverbs 14
1Every wise woman hath builded her house, And the foolish with her hands breaketh it down.
2Whoso is walking in his uprightness is fearing Jehovah, And the perverted in his ways is despising Him.
3In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, And the lips of the wise preserve them.
4Without oxen a stall is clean, And great is the increase by the power of the ox.
5A faithful witness lieth not, And a false witness breatheth out lies.
6A scorner hath sought wisdom, and it is not, And knowledge to the intelligent is easy.
7Go from before a foolish man, Or thou hast not known the lips of knowledge.
8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, And the folly of fools is deceit.
9Fools mock at a guilt-offering, And among the uprighta pleasing thing.
10The heart knoweth its own bitterness, And with its joy a stranger doth not intermeddle.
11The house of the wicked is destroyed, And the tent of the upright flourisheth.
12There is a wayright before a man, And its latter end are ways of death.
13Even in laughter is the heart pained, And the latter end of joy is affliction.
14From his ways is the backslider in heart filled, And a good manfrom his fruits.
15The simple giveth credence to everything, And the prudent attendeth to his step.
16The wise is fearing and turning from evil, And a fool is transgressing and is confident.
17Whoso is short of temper doth folly, And a man of wicked devices is hated.
18The simple have inherited folly, And the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19The evil have bowed down before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20Even of his neighbour is the poor hated, And those loving the rich are many.
21Whoso is despising his neighbour sinneth, Whoso is favouring the humble, O his happiness.
22Do not they err who are devising evil? And kindness and truth are to those devising good,
23In all labour there is advantage, And a thing of the lips is only to want.
24The crown of the wise is their wealth, The folly of fools is folly.
25A true witness is delivering souls, And a deceitful one breatheth out lies.
26In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence, And to His sons there is a refuge.
27The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, To turn aside from snares of death.
28In the multitude of a people is the honour of a king, And in lack of people the ruin of a prince.
29Whoso is slow to anger is of great understanding, And whoso is short in temper is exalting folly.
30A healed heart is life to the flesh, And rottenness to the bones is envy.
31An oppressor of the poor reproacheth his Maker, And whoso is honouring Him Is favouring the needy.
32In his wickedness is the wicked driven away, And trustful in his death is the righteous.
33In the heart of the intelligent wisdom doth rest. And in the midst of fools it is known.
34Righteousness exalteth a nation, And the goodliness of peoples is a sin-offering.
35The favour of a king is to a wise servant, And an object of his wrath is one causing shame!
Understanding American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation in Proverbs 14
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 14:16
"A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident."
"The wise is fearing and turning from evil, And a fool is transgressing and is confident."
