Verse Comparison: Luke 18:9
American Standard Version
And he spake also this parable unto certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and set all others at nought:
Amplified® Bible
He also told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves {and} were confident that they were righteous [that they were upright and in right standing with God] and scorned {and} made nothing of all the rest of men:
Contemporary English Version
Jesus told a story to some people who thought they were better than others and who looked down on everyone else:
Darby English Version
And he spoke also to some, who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and made nothing of all the rest [of men], this parable:
Good News Bible
Jesus also told this parable to people who were sure of their own goodness and despised everybody else.
International Standard Version
Jesus also told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves because they were righteous, but who looked down on everyone else:
King James Version
And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
New American Standard Bible
And He also told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and viewed others with contempt:
New International Version
To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable:
New King James Version
Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
And He also told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves that they considered themselves righteous, and viewed others with contempt:
Young's Literal Translation
And he spake also unto certain who have been trusting in themselves that they were righteous, and have been despising the rest, this simile: