Proverbs 16 - Compare Translations
3 translations side by side. Tap any verse number to hear it read aloud.
3 translations
Proverbs 16:1
KJVThe preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord.
WEBThe plans of the heart belong to man,
YLTOf man [are] arrangements of the heart, And from Jehovah an answer of the tongue.
Proverbs 16:2
KJVAll the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits.
WEBAll the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes;
YLTAll the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, And Jehovah is pondering the spirits.
Proverbs 16:3
KJVCommit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.
WEBCommit your deeds to Yahweh,
YLTRoll unto Jehovah thy works, And established are thy purposes,
Proverbs 16:4
KJVThe Lord hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
WEBYahweh has made everything for its own end—
YLTAll things hath Jehovah wrought for Himself, And also the wicked [worketh] for a day of evil.
Proverbs 16:5
KJVEvery one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
WEBEveryone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh:
YLTAn abomination to Jehovah [is] every proud one of heart, Hand to hand he is not acquitted.
Proverbs 16:6
KJVBy mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.
WEBBy mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for.
YLTIn kindness and truth pardoned is iniquity, And in the fear of Jehovah Turn thou aside from evil.
Proverbs 16:7
KJVWhen a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
WEBWhen a man’s ways please Yahweh,
YLTWhen a man's ways please Jehovah, even his enemies, He causeth to be at peace with him.
Proverbs 16:8
KJVBetter is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
WEBBetter is a little with righteousness,
YLTBetter [is] a little with righteousness, Than abundance of increase without justice.
Proverbs 16:9
KJVA man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.
WEBA man’s heart plans his course,
YLTThe heart of man deviseth his way, And Jehovah establisheth his step.
Proverbs 16:10
KJV
WEB
YLT
Proverbs 16:11
KJVA just weight and balance are the Lord's: all the weights of the bag are his work.
WEBHonest balances and scales are Yahweh’s;
YLTA just beam and balances [are] Jehovah's, His work [are] all the stones of the bag.
Proverbs 16:12
KJVIt is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
WEBIt is an abomination for kings to do wrong,
YLTAn abomination to kings [is] doing wickedness, For by righteousness is a throne established.
Proverbs 16:13
KJVRighteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
WEBRighteous lips are the delight of kings.
YLTThe delight of kings [are] righteous lips, And whoso is speaking uprightly he loveth,
Proverbs 16:14
KJVThe wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
WEBThe king’s wrath is a messenger of death,
YLTThe fury of a king [is] messengers of death, And a wise man pacifieth it.
Proverbs 16:15
KJVIn the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
WEBIn the light of the king’s face is life.
YLTIn the light of a king's face [is] life, And his good-will [is] as a cloud of the latter rain.
Proverbs 16:16
KJVHow much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
WEBHow much better it is to get wisdom than gold!
YLTTo get wisdom -- how much better than gold, And to get understanding to be chosen than silver!
Proverbs 16:17
KJVThe highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
WEBThe highway of the upright is to depart from evil.
YLTA highway of the upright [is], `Turn from evil,' Whoso is preserving his soul is watching his way.
Proverbs 16:18
KJVPride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
WEBPride goes before destruction,
YLTBefore destruction [is] pride, And before stumbling -- a haughty spirit.'
Proverbs 16:19
KJVBetter it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
WEBIt is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor,
YLTBetter is humility of spirit with the poor, Than to apportion spoil with the proud.
Proverbs 16:20
KJV
WEB
YLT
Proverbs 16:21
KJVThe wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
WEBThe wise in heart shall be called prudent.
YLTTo the wise in heart is called, `Intelligent,' And sweetness of lips increaseth learning.
Proverbs 16:22
KJVUnderstanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
WEBUnderstanding is a fountain of life to one who has it,
YLTA fountain of life [is] understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.
Proverbs 16:23
KJVThe heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
WEBThe heart of the wise instructs his mouth,
YLTThe heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning,
Proverbs 16:24
KJVPleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
WEBPleasant words are a honeycomb,
YLTSayings of pleasantness [are] a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and healing to the bone.
Proverbs 16:25
KJVThere is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
WEBThere is a way which seems right to a man,
YLTThere is a way right before a man, And its latter end -- ways of death.
Proverbs 16:26
KJVHe that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
WEBThe appetite of the laboring man labors for him;
YLTA labouring man hath laboured for himself, For his mouth hath caused [him] to bend over it.
Proverbs 16:27
KJVAn ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
WEBA worthless man devises mischief.
YLTA worthless man is preparing evil, And on his lips -- as a burning fire.
Proverbs 16:28
KJVA froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
WEBA perverse man stirs up strife.
YLTA froward man sendeth forth contention, A tale-bearer is separating a familiar friend.
Proverbs 16:29
KJVA violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.
WEBA man of violence entices his neighbor,
YLTA violent man enticeth his neighbour, And hath causeth him to go in a way not good.
Proverbs 16:30
KJV
WEB
YLT
Proverbs 16:31
KJVThe hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
WEBGray hair is a crown of glory.
YLTA crown of beauty [are] grey hairs, In the way of righteousness it is found.
Proverbs 16:32
KJVHe that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
WEBOne who is slow to anger is better than the mighty;
YLTBetter [is] the slow to anger than the mighty, And the ruler over his spirit than he who is taking a city.
Proverbs 16:33
KJVThe lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.
WEBThe lot is cast into the lap,
YLTInto the centre is the lot cast, And from Jehovah [is] all its judgment!
33 verses compared across 3 translations - KJV, WEB, YLT