Verse Comparison: Proverbs 24:14
American Standard Version
So shalt thou know wisdom to be unto thy soul; If thou hast found it, then shall there be a reward, And thy hope shall not be cut off.
Amplified® Bible
So shall you know skillful {and} godly Wisdom to be thus to your life; if you find it, then shall there be a future {and} a reward, and your hope {and} expectation shall not be cut off.
Contemporary English Version
Wisdom is like honey for your life-- if you find it, your future is bright.
Darby English Version
so consider wisdom for thy soul; if thou hast found it, there shall be a result, and thine expectation shall not be cut off.
Good News Bible
you may be sure that wisdom is good for the soul. Get wisdom and you have a bright future.
King James Version
So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
New American Standard Bible
Know {that} wisdom is thus for your soul; If you find {it,} then there will be a future, And your hope will not be cut off.
New International Version
Know also that wisdom is sweet to your soul;
if you find it, there is a future hope for you,
and your hope will not be cut off.
New King James Version
So shall the knowledge of wisdom be to your soul;
If you have found it, there is a prospect,
And your hope will not be cut off.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Know that wisdom seems sweet for your soul; If you find it, you will have a future, And your hope will not expire.
Revised Standard Version
Know that wisdom is such to your soul; if you find it, there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off.
Young's Literal Translation
So `is' the knowledge of wisdom to thy soul, If thou hast found that there is a posterity And thy hope is not cut off.
