Proverbs 27:14
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He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Proverbs 27:14
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
He who blesses his friend with a loud voice early in the morning, It will be reckoned a curse to him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, It shall be counted a curse to him.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He who gives a blessing to his friend with a loud voice, getting up early in the morning, will have it put to his account as a curse.
- Basic English Bible
He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be reckoned a curse to him.
- Darby Bible
He that blesseth his neighbour with a loud voice, rising in the night, shall be like to him that curseth.
- Douay Rheims Bible
He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.
- Webster's Bible
He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be taken as a curse by him.
- World English Bible
Whoso is saluting his friend with a loud voice, In the morning rising early, A light thing it is reckoned to him.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 27:14
27:14 Blesseth - That praises him to his face. A loud voice - That both he, and others, may be sure to take notice of it. Rising early - To shew his great forwardness. A curse - His friend will value this kind of blessing no more than a curse.
elove's comment on 2011-02-21 01:16:23:
Wesley seems to say it means what I thought it to mean. Reminds me of Matthew 23:5
But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
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