Modern Translations New International VersionWhoever scorns instruction will pay for it, but whoever respects a command is rewarded. New Living Translation People who despise advice are asking for trouble; those who respect a command will succeed. English Standard Version Whoever despises the word brings destruction on himself, but he who reveres the commandment will be rewarded. Berean Study Bible He who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded. New American Standard Bible One who despises the word will do badly, But one who fears the commandment will be rewarded. NASB 1995 The one who despises the word will be in debt to it, But the one who fears the commandment will be rewarded. NASB 1977 The one who despises the word will be in debt to it, But the one who fears the commandment will be rewarded. Amplified Bible Whoever despises the word and counsel [of God] brings destruction upon himself, But he who [reverently] fears and respects the commandment [of God] will be rewarded. Christian Standard Bible The one who has contempt for instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded. Holman Christian Standard Bible The one who has contempt for instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded. Contemporary English Version If you reject God's teaching, you will pay the price; if you obey his commands, you will be rewarded. Good News Translation If you refuse good advice, you are asking for trouble; follow it and you are safe. GOD'S WORD® Translation Whoever despises [God's] words will pay the penalty, but the one who fears [God's] commands will be rewarded. International Standard Version Anyone who despises a word of advice will pay for it, but whoever heeds a command will be rewarded. NET Bible The one who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but whoever esteems instruction will be rewarded. Classic Translations King James BibleWhoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. New King James Version He who despises the word will be destroyed, But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded. King James 2000 Bible Whosoever despises the word shall be destroyed: but he that fears the commandment shall be rewarded. New Heart English Bible Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded. World English Bible Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded. American King James Version Whoever despises the word shall be destroyed: but he that fears the commandment shall be rewarded. American Standard Version Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. A Faithful Version Whoever despises the Word shall be destroyed, but he who fears the commandment shall be rewarded. Darby Bible Translation Whoso despiseth the word shall be held by it; but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. English Revised Version Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. Webster's Bible Translation Whoever despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. Early Modern Geneva Bible of 1587He that despiseth the worde, hee shall be destroyed: but hee that feareth the commaundement he shalbe rewarded. Bishops' Bible of 1568 Who so dispiseth the worde, shall perishe for the same: but he that feareth the commaundement, shall haue the rewarde. Coverdale Bible of 1535 Who so despyseth the worde, destroyeth himself: but he that feareth the comaundement, shal haue peace. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhoever is despising the word is destroyed for it, "" And whoever is fearing the command is repaid. Young's Literal Translation Whoso is despising the Word is destroyed for it, And whoso is fearing the Command is repayed. Smith's Literal Translation He despising to the word it shall be perverse to him: and he fearing the command shall be requited. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever denounces something obligates himself for the future. But whoever fears a lesson shall turn away in peace. Deceitful souls wander into sins. The just are merciful and compassionate. Translations from Aramaic Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedHe that has contempt against the word will be destroyed by it, and he that is in awe of the commandment will be saved; there will be no favor to the deceitful man, and a wise man whose works are upright will lift up the head by his way. Lamsa Bible He who despises counsel shall be destroyed by it; but he who fears the commandment shall be spared. A deceitful man shall not benefit; but a wise man whose works are good shall prosper. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Whoso despiseth the word shall suffer thereby; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. Brenton Septuagint Translation He that slights a matter shall be slighted of it: but he that fears the commandment has health of soul. To a crafty son there shall be nothing good: but a wise servant shall have prosperous doings, and his way shall be directed aright.     |