Proverbs 18 Comparison: KJV with Apocrypha vs Douay-Rheims
Proverbs 18
1Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
2A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
3When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
4The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
5It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
6A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
7A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
8The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
9He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
10The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
13He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded 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 is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
19A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
20A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
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 favour of the Lord.
23The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
24A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
Proverbs 18
1He that hath a mind to depart from a friend, seeketh occasions: he shall ever be subject to reproach.
2A fool receiveth not the words of prudence: unless thou say those things which are in his heart.
3The wicked man, when he is come into the depths of sins, contemneth: but ignominy and reproach follow him.
4Words from the mouth of a man are as deep water: and the fountain of wisdom is an overflowing stream.
5It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to decline from the truth of judgment.
6The lips of a fool intermeddle with strife: and his mouth provoketh quarrels.
7The mouth of a fool is his destruction: and his lips are the ruin of his soul.
8The words of the double tongued are as if they were harmless: and they reach even to the inner parts of the bowels. Fear casteth down the slothful: and the souls of the effeminate shall be hungry.
9He that is loose and slack in his work, is the brother of him that wasteth his own works.
10The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the just runneth to it, and shall be exalted.
11The substance of the rich man is the city of his strength, and as a strong wall compassing him about.
12Before destruction, the heart of a man is exalted: and before he be glorified, it is humbled.
13He that answereth before he heareth, sheweth himself to be a fool, and worthy of confusion.
14The spirit of a man upholdeth his infirmity: but a spirit that is easily angered, who can bear?
15A wise heart shall acquire knowledge: and the ear of the wise seeketh instruction.
16A man's gift enlargeth his way, and maketh him room before princes.
17The just is first accuser of himself: his friend cometh, and shall search him.
18The lot suppresseth contentions, and determineth even between the mighty.
19A brother that is helped by his brother, is like a strong city: and judgments are like the bars of cities.
20Of the fruit of a man's mouth shall his belly be satisfied: and the offspring of his lips shall fill him.
21Death and life are in the power of the tongue: they that love it, shall eat the fruits thereof.
22He that hath found a good wife, hath found a good thing, and shall receive a pleasure from the Lord. He that driveth away a good wife, driveth away a good thing: but he that keepeth an adulteress, is foolish and wicked.
23The poor will speak with supplications, and the rich will speak roughly.
24A man amiable in society, shall be more friendly than a brother.
Understanding KJV with Apocrypha vs Douay-Rheims in Proverbs 18
KJV with Apocrypha (KJVA)
The complete King James Version (1611) including the 14 Apocrypha books interlaced between the Old and New Testaments. Essential for studying the text as it was originally published and for exploring deuterocanonical literature.
Douay-Rheims (DRC)
Traditional Catholic English translation from the Latin Vulgate. Includes deuterocanonical books used in Catholic tradition. Best for readers who want a classic, historically influential Catholic Bible.
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Key Comparison: Proverbs 18:16
"A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men."
"A man's gift enlargeth his way, and maketh him room before princes."
