Verse Comparison: Proverbs 2:3
American Standard Version
Yea, if thou cry after discernment, And lift up thy voice for understanding;
Amplified® Bible
Yes, if you cry out for insight and raise your voice for understanding,
Contemporary English Version
Beg as loud as you can for good common sense.
Darby English Version
yea, if thou criest after discernment [and] liftest up thy voice to understanding;
Good News Bible
Yes, beg for knowledge; plead for insight.
King James Version
Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;
New American Standard Bible
For if you cry for discernment, Lift your voice for understanding;
New International Version
and if you call out for insight
and cry aloud for understanding,
New King James Version
Yes, if you cry out for discernment,
And lift up your voice for understanding,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For if you cry for discernment, Lift your voice for understanding;
Revised Standard Version
yes, if you cry out for insight and raise your voice for understanding,
Young's Literal Translation
For, if for intelligence thou callest, For understanding givest forth thy voice,