Proverbs 3 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Proverbs 3
1My sonne, forget not thou my Lawe, but let thine heart keepe my commandements.
2For they shall increase the length of thy dayes and the yeeres of life, and thy prosperitie.
3Let not mercie and trueth forsake thee: binde them on thy necke, and write them vpon the table of thine heart.
4So shalt thou finde fauour and good vnderstanding in the sight of God and man.
5Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and leane not vnto thine owne wisdome.
6In all thy wayes acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy wayes.
7Be not wise in thine owne eyes: but feare the Lord, and depart from euill.
8So health shalbe vnto thy nauel, and marowe vnto thy bones.
9Honour the Lord with thy riches, and with the first fruites of all thine increase.
10So shall thy barnes be filled with abundance, and thy presses shall burst with newe wine.
11My sonne, refuse not the chastening of the Lord, neither be grieued with his correction.
12For the Lord correcteth him, whome he loueth, euen as the father doeth the childe in whom he deliteth.
13Blessed is the man that findeth wisedome, and the man that getteth vnderstanding.
14For the marchandise thereof is better then the marchandise of siluer, and the gaine thereof is better then golde.
15It is more precious then pearles: and all things that thou canst desire, are not to be compared vnto her.
16Length of dayes is in her right hand, and in her left hand riches and glory.
17Her wayes are wayes of pleasure, and all her pathes prosperitie.
18She is a tree of life to them that lay holde on her, and blessed is he that retaineth her.
19The Lord by wisdome hath layde the foundation of the earth, and hath stablished the heauens through vnderstanding.
20By his knowledge the depthes are broken vp, and the cloudes droppe downe the dewe.
21My sonne, let not these things depart from thine eyes, but obserue wisdome, and counsell.
22So they shalbe life to thy soule, and grace vnto thy necke.
23Then shalt thou walke safely by thy way: and thy foote shall not stumble.
24If thou sleepest, thou shalt not bee afraide, and when thou sleepest, thy sleepe shalbe sweete.
25Thou shalt not feare for any sudden feare, neither for the destruction of the wicked, when it commeth.
26For the Lord shall be for thine assurance, and shall preserue thy foote from taking.
27Withhold not the good from the owners thereof, though there be power in thine hand to doe it.
28Say not vnto thy neighbour, Go and come againe, and to morow wil I giue thee, if thou now haue it.
29Intend none hurt against thy neighbour, seeing he doeth dwell without feare by thee.
30Striue not with a man causelesse, when he hath done thee no harme.
31Bee not enuious for the wicked man, neither chuse any of his wayes.
32For the frowarde is abomination vnto the Lord: but his secret is with the righteous.
33The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the righteous.
34With the scornefull he scorneth, but hee giueth grace vnto the humble.
35The wise shall inherite glorie: but fooles dishonour, though they be exalted.
Proverbs 3
1My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:
2For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.
3Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:
4So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
5Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
7Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.
8It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.
9Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:
10So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
11My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of his correction:
12For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
13Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
14For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
15She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
16Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
19The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.
20By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.
21My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
22So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.
23Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.
24When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
25Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.
26For the Lord shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.
27Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.
28Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee.
29Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.
30Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
31Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
32For the froward is abomination to the Lord: but his secret is with the righteous.
33The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.
34Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
35The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Proverbs 3
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 3:16
"Length of dayes is in her right hand, and in her left hand riches and glory."
"Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour."
