Proverbs 11:22

“As a iewell of golde in a swines snowt; so is a faire woman which is without discretion.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations for Proverbs 11:22

[As] a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, [so is] a fair woman which is without discretion.
- King James Version

{As} a ring of gold in a swine's snout {So is} a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

`As' a ring of gold in a swine's snout, `So is' a fair woman that is without discretion.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Like a ring of gold in the nose of a pig, is a beautiful woman who has no sense.
- Basic English Bible

A fair woman who is without discretion, is [as] a gold ring in a swine's snout.
- Darby Bible

As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman who is without discretion.
- Webster's Bible

Like a gold ring in a pig's snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.
- World English Bible

A ring of gold in the nose of a sow -- A fair woman and stubborn of behaviour.
- Youngs Literal Bible

As a ring of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman that turneth aside from discretion.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Proverbs 11:22

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 11:22

11:22 So is a fair woman without discretion - Of beauty vain, of virtue void, What art thou in the sight of God? A slave to every base desire, A creature wallowing in the mire. Go, gaudy pageant of a day, Thy folly, with thy face display: Set all thy charms and graces out, And shew - the Jewel in thy snout!


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