Verse Comparison: Proverbs 13:15
American Standard Version
Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.
Amplified® Bible
Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the transgressor is hard [like the barren, dry soil or the impassable swamp].
Contemporary English Version
Sound judgment is praised, but people without good sense are on the way to disaster.
Darby English Version
Good understanding procureth favour; but the way of the treacherous is hard.
Good News Bible
Intelligence wins respect, but those who can't be trusted are on the road to ruin.
King James Version
Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
New American Standard Bible
Good understanding produces favor, But the way of the treacherous is hard.
New International Version
Good understanding wins favor,
but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
New King James Version
Good understanding gains favor,
But the way of the unfaithful is hard.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Good understanding produces favor, But the way of the treacherous seems hard.
Revised Standard Version
Good sense wins favor, but the way of the faithless is their ruin.
Young's Literal Translation
Good understanding giveth grace, And the way of the treacherous `is' hard.