Proverbs 4:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.
Proverbs 4:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
For they sleep not, except they do evil; And their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.
Proverbs 4:16 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
For they cannot sleep unless they do evil; they are deprived of slumber until they make someone fall.
Proverbs 4:16 (BSB)
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What does Proverbs 4:16 say?
Proverbs 4:16 in modern King James wording reads: "For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall."
Where is Proverbs 4:16 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 4:16 is verse 16 of chapter 4 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
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