Proverbs 18 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation
Proverbs 18
1He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.
2A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.
3When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, And with ignominy cometh reproach.
4The words of a man’s mouth areasdeep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is as a flowing brook.
5To respect the person of the wicked is not good, Norto turn aside the righteous in judgment.
6A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.
7A fool’s mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.
8The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.
9He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.
10The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.
12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honorgoethhumility.
13He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a broken spirit who can bear?
15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16A man’s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.
17He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
18The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty.
19A brother offendedis harder to be won than a strong city; Andsuchcontentions are like the bars of a castle.
20A man’s belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.
21Death and life are in the power of the tongue; And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
22Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, And obtaineth favor of Jehovah.
23The poor useth entreaties; But the rich answereth roughly.
24He that maketh many friends doeth it to his own destruction; But there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
Proverbs 18
1For an object of desire he who is separated doth seek, With all wisdom he intermeddleth.
2A fool delighteth not in understanding, Butin uncovering his heart.
3With the coming of the wicked come also hath contempt, And with shamereproach.
4Deep waters are the words of a man's mouth, The fountain of wisdom is a flowing brook.
5Acceptance of the face of the wicked is not good, To turn aside the righteous in judgment.
6The lips of a fool enter into strife, And his mouth for stripes calleth.
7The mouth of a fool is ruin to him, And his lips are the snare of his soul.
8The words of a tale-bearer are as self-inflicted wounds, And they have gone down to the inner parts of the heart.
9He also that is remiss in his work, A brother he is to a destroyer.
10A tower of strength is the name of Jehovah, Into it the righteous runneth, and is set on high.
11The wealth of the rich is the city of his strength, And as a wall set on high in his own imagination.
12Before destruction the heart of man is high, And before honour is humility.
13Whoso is answering a matter before he heareth, Folly it is to him and shame.
14The spirit of a man sustaineth his sickness, And a smitten spirit who doth bear?
15The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16The gift of a man maketh room for him, And before the great it leadeth him.
17Righteous is the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.
18The lot causeth contentions to cease, And between the mighty it separateth.
19A brother transgressed against is as a strong city, And contentions as the bar of a palace.
20From the fruit of a man's mouth is his belly satisfied, From the increase of his lips he is satisfied.
21Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those loving it eat its fruit.
22Whoso hath found a wife hath found good, And bringeth out good-will from Jehovah.
23With supplications doth the poor speak, And the rich answereth fierce things.
24A man with friends is to show himself friendly, And there is a lover adhering more than a brother!
Understanding American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation in Proverbs 18
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 18:16
"A man’s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men."
"The gift of a man maketh room for him, And before the great it leadeth him."
