Verse Comparison: Proverbs 27:2
American Standard Version
Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; A stranger, and not thine own lips.
Amplified® Bible
Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.
Contemporary English Version
Don't brag about yourself-- let others praise you.
Darby English Version
Let another praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
Good News Bible
Let other people praise you---even strangers; never do it yourself.
King James Version
Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
New American Standard Bible
Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; A stranger, and not your own lips.
New International Version
Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;
someone else, and not your own lips.
New King James Version
Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth;
A stranger, and not your own lips.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; A stranger, and not your own lips.
Revised Standard Version
Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.
Young's Literal Translation
Let another praise thee, and not thine own mouth, A stranger, and not thine own lips.