Proverbs 13 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Proverbs 13
1A wise sonne will obey the instruction of his father: but a scorner will heare no rebuke.
2A man shall eate good things by the fruite of his mouth: but the soule of the trespassers shall suffer violence.
3Hee that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his life: but he that openeth his lips, destruction shall be to him.
4The sluggard lusteth, but his soule hath nought: but the soule of the diligent shall haue plentie.
5A righteous man hateth lying wordes: but the wicked causeth slander and shame.
6Righteousnesse preserueth the vpright of life: but wickednes ouerthroweth the sinner.
7There is that maketh himselfe riche, and hath nothing, and that maketh himselfe poore, hauing great riches.
8A man will giue his riches for the ransome of his life: but the poore cannot heare ye reproch.
9The light of the righteous reioyceth: but the candle of the wicked shall be put out.
10Onely by pride doeth man make contention: but with the well aduised is wisdome.
11The riches of vanitie shall diminish: but he that gathereth with the hand, shall increase them.
12The hope that is deferred, is the fainting of the heart: but when the desire commeth, it is as a tree of life.
13He that despiseth the worde, hee shall be destroyed: but hee that feareth the commandement he shalbe rewarded.
14The instruction of a wise man is as the welspring of life, to turne away from the snares of death.
15Good vnderstanding maketh acceptable: but the way of the disobedient is hated.
16Euery wise man will worke by knowledge: but a foole will spread abroade folly.
17A wicked messenger falleth into euill: but a faithfull ambassadour is preseruation.
18Pouertie and shame is to him that refuseth instruction: but hee that regardeth correction, shalbe honoured.
19A desire accomplished deliteth ye soule: but it is an abomination to fooles to depart from euil.
20He that walketh with the wise, shalbe wise: but a companion of fooles shalbe afflicted.
21Affliction followeth sinners: but vnto the righteous God will recompense good.
22The good man shall giue inheritance vnto his childrens children: and the riches of the sinner is layde vp for the iust.
23Much foode is in the fielde of the poore: but the fielde is destroyed without discretion.
24He that spareth his rodde, hateth his sonne: but he that loueth him, chasteneth him betime.
25The righteous eateth to the contentation of his minde: 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 transgressors shall eat violence.
3He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he 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 keepeth 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 riches.
8The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
9The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
10Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
11Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
12Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
13Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
14The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
15Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
16Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
17A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: 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 fools to depart from evil.
20He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
21Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
22A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
23Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed 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 Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Proverbs 13
Geneva Bible 1599 (Geneva1599)
An influential Reformation-era English Bible used widely in early modern Protestantism. Known for its historic impact and distinctive style. Great for readers exploring classic English and the heritage of early study Bibles.
King James Version (KJV)
The classic 1611 English translation known for its majestic prose and literary influence. Ideal for traditional study and memorization thanks to its formal style. A foundational English Bible used for centuries.
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Key Comparison: Proverbs 13:16
"Euery wise man will worke by knowledge: but a foole will spread abroade folly."
"Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly."
