Proverbs 3 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Proverbs 3
1My son, forget not my teaching, And let thy heart observe my precepts!
2For length of days, and years of life, And peace shall they multiply to thee.
3Let not kindness and truth forsake thee; Bind them around thy neck, Write them upon the tablet of thy heart:
4Then shalt thou find favor and good success In the sight of God and man.
5Trust in the LORD with all thy heart, And lean not on thine own understanding;
6In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he will make thy paths plain.
7Be not wise in thine own eyes; Fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
8It shall be health to thy muscles, And moisture to thy bones.
9Honor the LORD with thy substance, And with the first-fruits of all thy increase;
10So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, And thy vats overflow with new wine.
11My son, despise not the correction of the LORD, Nor be impatient under his chastisement!
12For whom the LORD loveth he chasteneth, Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
13Happy the man who findeth wisdom; Yea, the man who getteth understanding!
14For the profit thereof is greater than that of silver, And the gain thereof than that of fine gold.
15More precious is she than pearls, And none of thy jewels is to be compared with her.
16Length of days is in her right hand; In her left hand are riches and honor.
17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.
18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold of her, And happy is every one who hath her in his grasp.
19The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; By understanding he framed the heavens.
20By his knowledge the deep waters were cleft, And the clouds drop down the dew.
21My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep sound wisdom and discretion!
22For they shall be life to thy soul, And grace to thy neck.
23Then shalt thou go on thy way securely, 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 thou afraid of sudden alarm, Nor of the storm that is for the wicked, when it cometh;
26For the LORD shall be thy confidence; Yea, he will keep thy foot from being taken.
27Withhold not kindness from those who need it, When it is in the power of thy hand to do it.
28Say not to thy neighbor, "Go, and come again, And to-morrow I will give to thee," when thou hast it by thee.
29Devise not evil against thy neighbor, While he dwelleth securely by thee.
30Contend not with a man without cause, When he hath done thee no harm.
31Envy not the oppressor, And choose none of his ways.
32For the perverse man is the abomination of the LORD, But he is in friendship with the upright.
33The curse of the LORD is upon the house of the wicked, But he blesseth the dwelling of the righteous.
34Surely the scorners he treadeth scornfully, But giveth favor to the lowly.
35The wise shall obtain honor, But fools shall bear off shame.
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 Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Proverbs 3
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 3:16
"Length of days is in her right hand; In her left hand are riches and honor."
"Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour."
