Proverbs 2:3 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

For, if for intelligence thou callest, For understanding givest forth thy voice,

English ASV

Yea, if thou cry after discernment, And lift up thy voice for understanding;

English Amplified

Yes, if you cry out for insight and raise your voice for understanding,

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

Yes, if you cry out for insight and raise your voice for understanding,

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding,

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

furthermore, if you call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding,

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

yea, if thou criest after discernment [and] liftest up thy voice to understanding;

English EASY 2024

Yes, always try to learn what is right. Never stop trying to understand.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

Ask for good judgment. Cry out for understanding.

yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding,

English GNT (Good News Translation)

Yes, beg for knowledge; plead for insight.

English God's Word - GW 1995

if indeed you call out for insight, if you ask aloud for understanding,

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

furthermore, if you call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding,

English KJV 1611

Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;

English LSB

For if you call out for understanding, Give your voice for discernment;

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

yes, if you cry out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding,

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

For if you cry for discernment, Lift your voice for understanding;

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

Yes, if you call to intelligence, and to understanding raise your voice;

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

indeed, if you call out for discernment — raise your voice for understanding —

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

Call out for the ability to be wise. Cry out for understanding.

English NIV

and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding,

English NKJ 1982

Yes, if you cry out for discernment, And lift up your voice for understanding,

English NLT

Cry out for insight and understanding.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

if you indeed cry out for insight, and raise your voice for understanding;

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

Yes, cry out for comprehension and intercede for insight.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

yes, if you cry out for insight and raise your voice for understanding,

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Yes, if you want better insight and discernment,

English Tyndale 1537

For if thou criest after wisdom, and callest after knowledge:

Proverbs 2:3 — Compare Translations