Verse Comparison: Proverbs 12:2
American Standard Version
A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
Amplified® Bible
A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but a man of wicked devices He condemns.
Contemporary English Version
The LORD likes everyone who lives right, but he punishes everyone who makes evil plans.
Darby English Version
A good [man] obtaineth favour of Jehovah; but a man of mischievous devices will he condemn.
Good News Bible
The LORD is pleased with good people, but condemns those who plan evil.
King James Version
A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
New American Standard Bible
A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a man who devises evil.
New International Version
A good man obtains favor from the LORD,
but the LORD condemns a crafty man.
New King James Version
A good man obtains favor from the LORD,
But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a man who devises evil.
Revised Standard Version
A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns.
Young's Literal Translation
The good bringeth forth favour from Jehovah, And the man of wicked devices He condemneth.
