Proverbs 3:13 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
O the happiness of a man [who] hath found wisdom, And of a man [who] bringeth forth understanding.
English ASV
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding.
English Amplified
Happy (blessed, fortunate, enviable) is the man who finds skillful and godly Wisdom, and the man who gets understanding [drawing it forth from God's Word and life's experiences],
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
Happy (blessed, fortunate, enviable) is the man who finds skillful and godly Wisdom, and the man who gets understanding [drawing it forth from God's Word and life's experiences],
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
Happy is a man who finds wisdom and who acquires understanding,
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
Blessed is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
English EASY 2024
Anyone who finds wisdom is in a happy place! So is the person who has learned to understand things.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
Those who find wisdom are fortunate; they will be blessed when they gain understanding.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding,
English GNT (Good News Translation)
Happy is anyone who becomes wise—who comes to have understanding.
English God's Word - GW 1995
Blessed is the one who finds wisdom and the one who obtains understanding.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
Happy is a man who finds wisdom and who acquires understanding,
English KJV 1611
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
English LSB
How blessed is the man who finds wisdom And the man who obtains discernment.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gets understanding,
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
How blessed is the man who finds wisdom And the man who gains understanding.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
Happy the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding!
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
Blessed is the one who finds wisdom. Blessed is the one who gains understanding.
English NIV
Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding,
English NKJ 1982
Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding;
English NLT
Happy is the person who finds wisdom and gains understanding.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
Happy are those who find wisdom, and those who get understanding,
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
Blessings pour over the ones who find wisdom, for they have obtained living-understanding.
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gets understanding,
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
The man who knows right from wrong and has good judgment and common sense
English Tyndale 1537
Well is him that findeth wisdom, and obtaineth understanding,