Verse Comparison: Proverbs 31:18

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American Standard Version
She perceiveth that her merchandise is profitable: Her lamp goeth not out by night.

Amplified® Bible
She tastes {and} sees that her gain from work [with and for God] is good; her lamp goes not out, but it burns on continually through the night [of trouble, privation, or sorrow, warning away fear, doubt, and distrust].

Contemporary English Version
She knows when to buy or sell, and she stays busy until late at night.

Darby English Version
She perceiveth that her earning is good; her lamp goeth not out by night.

Good News Bible
She knows the value of everything she makes, and works late into the night.

King James Version
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.

New American Standard Bible
She senses that her gain is good; Her lamp does not go out at night.

New International Version
She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.

New King James Version
She perceives that her merchandise is good,
And her lamp does not go out by night.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
She senses that her gain seems good; Her lamp does not go out at night.

Revised Standard Version
She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp does not go out at night.

Young's Literal Translation
She hath perceived when her merchandise `is' good, Her lamp is not extinguished in the night.


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