Proverbs 8:30 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
Then I am near Him, a workman, And I am a delight -- day by day. Rejoicing before Him at all times,
English ASV
Then I was by him, as a master workman; And I was daily his delight, Rejoicing always before him,
English Amplified
Then I [Wisdom] was beside Him as a master and director of the work; and I was daily His delight, rejoicing before Him always, [Matt. 3:17; John 1:2, 18.]
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
Then I [Wisdom] was beside Him as a master and director of the work; and I was daily His delight, rejoicing before Him always, [Matt. 3:17; John 1:2, 18.]
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
Then I was a skilled craftsman at His side, and His delight day by day, rejoicing always in His presence.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
I was a skilled craftsman beside him. I was his delight every day, always rejoicing before him.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
then I was by him [his] nursling, and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;
English EASY 2024
When the Lord made all that happen, I was beside him as his faithful helper. I pleased him every day, and I was happy to be with him.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
I grew up as a child by his side, laughing and playing all the time.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
then I was beside him, like a master workman, and I was daily his delight, rejoicing before him always,
English GNT (Good News Translation)
I was beside him like an architect, I was his daily source of joy, always happy in his presence—
English God's Word - GW 1995
I was beside him as a master craftsman. I made him happy day after day, I rejoiced in front of him all the time,
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
I was a skilled craftsman beside Him. I was His delight every day, always rejoicing before Him.
English KJV 1611
Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;
English LSB
Then I was beside Him, as a master workman; And I was a daily delight, Rejoicing always before Him,
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
then I was beside Him, like a master workman, and I was daily His delight, rejoicing always in His presence,
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
Then I was beside Him, as a master workman; And I was daily His delight, Rejoicing always before Him,
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
Then was I beside him as his craftsman, and I was his delight day by day, Playing before him all the while,
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
then I was beside him as a master craftsman, and I was his delight day by day, rejoicing before him at all times,
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
I was the skilled worker at his side. I was filled with delight day after day. I was always happy to be with him.
English NIV
Then I was the craftsman at his side. I was filled with delight day after day, rejoicing always in his presence,
English NKJ 1982
Then I was beside Him as a master craftsman; And I was daily His delight, Rejoicing always before Him,
English NLT
I was the architect at his side. I was his constant delight, rejoicing always in his presence.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
then I was beside him, like a master worker; and I was daily his delight, rejoicing before him always,
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
I was there, close to the Creator’s side as his master artist. Daily he was filled with delight in me as I playfully rejoiced before him.
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
then I was beside him, like a master workman; and I was daily his delight, rejoicing before him always,
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
I was the craftsman at his side. I was his constant delight, rejoicing always in his presence.
English Tyndale 1537
I was with him, ordering all things, delighting daily, and rejoicing all way before him.