Proverbs 13 Comparison: Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version
Proverbs 13
1A wijs sone is the teching of the fadir; but he that is a scornere, herith not, whanne he is repreuyd.
2A man schal be fillid with goodis of the fruit of his mouth; but the soule of vnpitouse men is wickid.
3He that kepith his mouth, kepith his soule; but he that is vnwar to speke, schal feel yuels.
4A slow man wole, and wole not; but the soule of hem that worchen schal be maad fat.
5A iust man schal wlate a fals word; but a wickid man schendith, and schal be schent.
6Riytfulnesse kepith the weie of an innocent man; but wickidnesse disseyueth a synnere.
7A man is as riche, whanne he hath no thing; and a man is as pore, whanne he is in many richessis.
8Redempcioun of the soule of man is hise richessis; but he that is pore, suffrith not blamyng.
9The liyt of iust men makith glad; but the lanterne of wickid men schal be quenchid.
10Stryues ben euere a mong proude men; but thei that don alle thingis with counsel, ben gouerned bi wisdom.
11Hastid catel schal be maad lesse; but that that is gaderid litil and litil with hond, schal be multiplied.
12Hope which is dilaied, turmentith the soule; a tre of lijf is desir comyng.
13He that bacbitith ony thing, byndith hym silf in to tyme to comynge; but he that dredith the comaundement, schal lyue in pees.
14The lawe of a wise man is a welle of lijf; that he bowe awei fro the falling of deth.
15Good teching schal yyue grace; a swolowe is in the weie of dispiseris.
16A fel man doith alle thingis with counsel; but he that is a fool, schal opene foli.
17The messanger of a wickid man schal falle in to yuel; a feithful messanger is helthe.
18Nedynesse and schenschip is to him that forsakith techyng; but he that assentith to a blamere, schal be glorified.
19Desir, if it is fillid, delitith the soule; foolis wlaten hem that fleen yuels.
20He that goith with wijs men, schal be wijs; the freend of foolis schal be maad lijk hem.
21Yuel pursueth synneris; and goodis schulen be yoldun to iust men.
22A good man schal leeue aftir him eiris, sones, and the sones of sones; and the catel of a synnere is kept to a iust man.
23Many meetis ben in the new tilid feeldis of fadris; and ben gaderid to othere men with out doom.
24He that sparith the yerde, hatith his sone; but he that loueth him, techith bisili.
25A iust man etith, and fillith his soule; but the wombe of wickid men is vnable to be fillid.
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 Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version in Proverbs 13
Wycliffe Bible (1395) (Wycliffe)
The first complete English translation of the Bible (1395) by John Wycliffe and his followers. Translated from the Latin Vulgate. A landmark in English history and the Reformation.
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
"A fel man doith alle thingis with counsel; but he that is a fool, schal opene foli."
"Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly."
