Proverbs 22 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Proverbs 22
1A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches; And better is good-will than silver and gold.
2The rich and the poor meet together; The LORD is the Maker of them all.
3The prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple rush on, and are punished.
4By humility and the fear of the LORD Are riches and honor and life.
5Thorns and snares are in the way of the deceitful; He that will preserve his life will be far from them.
6Train up a child in accordance with his way, And when he is old he will not depart from it.
7The rich ruleth over the poor, And the borrower is servant to the lender.
8He who soweth iniquity shall reap calamity, And the rod of his punishment is prepared.
9He who hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed, Because he giveth of his bread to the poor.
10Cast out the scoffer, and contention will go out; Yea, strife and reproach will cease.
11He who loveth purity of heart, Grace is upon his lips, and the king will be his friend.
12The eyes of the LORD watch over knowledge; But he overthroweth the words of the treacherous.
13The slothful man saith, "There is a lion without; I shall be slain in the streets."
14The mouth of strange women is a deep pit; He with whom the LORD is angry shall fall therein.
15Folly is bound to the heart of a child; But the rod of correction will drive it far from him.
16He that oppresseth the poor to increase his wealth, And he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
17Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And give heed to my instruction!
18For it will be a pleasant thing, if thou keep them in thy bosom, When they are altogether established upon thy lips.
19That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have this day given to thee instruction, yea, to thee.
20Behold, I have written to thee excellent things Concerning counsel and knowledge;
21That I may make thee know rectitude, and words of truth; That thou mayst bring back words of truth to them that send thee.
22Rob not the poor man, because he is poor, Nor crush thou the destitute at the gate;
23For the LORD will maintain their cause, And despoil their spoilers of life.
24Make no friendship with a passionate man, Nor be the companion of a man prone to wrath;
25Lest thou learn his ways, And take to thyself a snare.
26Be not thou one of those who strike hands, Of those who are sureties for debts.
27When thou hast nothing to pay, Why should thy bed be taken from under thee?
28Remove not the ancient landmark, Which thy fathers have made.
29Seest thou a man diligent in his business? He shall be the minister of kings; He shall not serve obscure men.
Proverbs 22
1A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
2The rich and poor meet together: the Lord is the maker of them all.
3A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
4By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.
5Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
6Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
7The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
8He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.
9He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
10Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.
11He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
12The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
13The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.
14The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the Lord shall fall therein.
15Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
16He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
17Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
18For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
19That thy trust may be in the Lord, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.
20Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,
21That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?
22Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
23For the Lord will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.
24Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:
25Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.
26Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts.
27If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under thee?
28Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.
29Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Proverbs 22
Noyes Translation (1869) (Noyes)
A scholarly 1869 translation by George R. Noyes, aiming for precision and literary beauty. Known for its distinct Unitarian perspective and separate translation of poetical books like Psalms.
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 22:16
"He that oppresseth the poor to increase his wealth, And he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want."
"He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want."
