Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.
New American Standard Bible
But he who is
King James Version
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
International Standard Version
Someone whose conduct is upright fears the LORD, but whoever is devious in his ways despises him.
A Conservative Version
He who walks in his uprightness fears LORD, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.
American Standard Version
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
Amplified
He who walks in uprightness [reverently] fears the Lord [and obeys and worships Him with profound respect],
But he who is devious in his ways despises Him.
Bible in Basic English
He who goes on his way in righteousness has before him the fear of the Lord; but he whose ways are twisted gives him no honour.
Darby Translation
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; but he that is perverted in his ways despiseth him.
Julia Smith Translation
He going in his uprightness will fear Jehovah: and he perverted in his ways, despised him.
King James 2000
He that walks in his uprightness fears the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despises him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He who walks in uprightness fears Yahweh, but he who is devious [in] his ways displeases him.
Modern King James verseion
He who walks in his uprightness fears Jehovah, but he who is perverse in his ways despises Him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Whoso feareth the LORD, walketh in the right path: and regardeth not him that abhorreth the ways of the LORD.
NET Bible
The one who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord, but the one who is perverted in his ways despises him.
New Heart English Bible
He who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.
The Emphasized Bible
He that walketh in his uprightness, is one who revereth Yahweh, but, he that is crooked in his way, is one who despiseth him.
Webster
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
World English Bible
He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him.
Youngs Literal Translation
Whoso is walking in his uprightness is fearing Jehovah, And the perverted in his ways is despising Him.
Interlinear
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 14:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
1
but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.
but the lips of the wise protect them.
Cross References
Proverbs 28:6
than a rich man who distorts right and wrong.
1 Kings 3:6
And Solomon replied, “You have shown great and faithful love to Your servant, my father David, because he walked before You in faithfulness, righteousness, and
Job 1:1
There was a man in the country of Uz
Job 12:4
by calling on God, who answers me.
The righteous and upright man is a laughingstock.
Job 28:28
“The fear of the Lord is this: wisdom.
And to turn from evil is understanding.”
Psalm 25:21
watch over me,
for I wait for You.
Psalm 112:1
Hallelujah!
Happy is the man who fears the Lord,
taking great delight in His commands.
Psalm 123:3-4
for we’ve had more than enough contempt.
Proverbs 2:15
and whose ways are devious.
Proverbs 11:12
but a man with understanding keeps silent.
Proverbs 16:17
the one who guards his way protects his life.
Proverbs 19:1
than someone who has deceitful lips and is a fool.
Ecclesiastes 12:13
When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is: fear God
Malachi 2:5-6
“My covenant with him was one of life and peace,
Luke 10:16
Luke 16:14
The Pharisees, who were lovers of money,
Acts 9:31
So the church
Acts 10:22
They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, who has a good reputation with the whole Jewish nation, was divinely directed by a holy angel to call you to his house and to hear a message from you.”
Acts 10:35
but in every nation the person who fears Him and does righteousness is acceptable to Him.
Romans 2:4-5
Or do you despise the riches of His kindness,
2 Timothy 3:2-3
For people will be lovers of self,