Verse Comparison: Proverbs 9:6
American Standard Version
Leave off, ye simple ones, and live; And walk in the way of understanding.
Amplified® Bible
Leave off, simple ones [forsake the foolish and simpleminded] and live! And walk in the way of insight {and} understanding.
Contemporary English Version
If you want to live, give up your foolishness and let understanding guide your steps."
Darby English Version
Forsake follies and live, and go in the way of intelligence.
Good News Bible
Leave the company of ignorant people, and live. Follow the way of knowledge."
King James Version
Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
New American Standard Bible
"Forsake {your} folly and live, And proceed in the way of understanding."
New International Version
Leave your simple ways and you will live;
walk in the way of understanding.
New King James Version
Forsake foolishness and live,
And go in the way of understanding.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Forsake your folly and live,
Revised Standard Version
Leave simpleness, and live, and walk in the way of insight."
Young's Literal Translation
Forsake ye, the simple, and live, And be happy in the way of understanding.
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