Proverbs 12:2 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
The good bringeth forth favour from Jehovah, And the man of wicked devices He condemneth.
English ASV
A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
English Amplified
A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but a man of wicked devices He condemns.
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but a man of wicked devices He condemns.
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
The good man obtains favor from the Lord, but the Lord condemns a man who devises evil.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
One who is good obtains favor from the LORD, but he condemns a person who schemes.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
A good [man] obtaineth favour of Jehovah; but a man of mischievous devices will he condemn.
English EASY 2024
The Lord helps good people. But he punishes people who want to do evil things.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
It is good to learn what pleases the Lord, because he condemns those who plan to do wrong.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
The Lord is pleased with good people, but condemns those who plan evil.
English God's Word - GW 1995
A good person obtains favor from the Lord, but the Lord condemns everyone who schemes.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
The good obtain favor from the LORD, but He condemns a man who schemes.
English KJV 1611
A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
English LSB
A good man will obtain favor from Yahweh, But a man of evil schemes He will condemn.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but a man of evil devices will He condemn.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a man who devises evil.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
The good man wins favor from the LORD, but the schemer is condemned by him.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
A good person obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a person with wicked schemes.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
The Lord blesses anyone who does good. But he judges any man who is tricky.
English NIV
A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a crafty man.
English NKJ 1982
A good man obtains favor from the Lord, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.
English NLT
The LORD approves of those who are good, but he condemns those who plan wickedness.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
The good obtain favor from the LORD, but those who devise evil he condemns.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
If your heart is right, favor flows from the Lord, but a devious heart invites his condemnation.
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but a man of evil devices he condemns.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
The Lord blesses good men and condemns the wicked.
English Tyndale 1537
A good man is acceptable unto the LORD: but the wicked will he condemn.