Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Let's swallow them alive like Sheol, and whole like those who go down into the Pit.
New American Standard Bible
Even whole, as those who
King James Version
Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit:
Holman Bible
still healthy as they go down to the Pit.
A Conservative Version
Let us swallow them up alive as Sheol, and whole, as those who go down into the pit.
American Standard Version
Let us swallow them up alive as Sheol, And whole, as those that go down into the pit;
Amplified
Let us swallow them alive like Sheol (the place of the dead),
Even whole, as those who go down to the pit [of death];
Bible in Basic English
Let us overcome them living, like the underworld, and in their strength, as those who go down to death;
Darby Translation
let us swallow them up alive as Sheol, and whole, as those that go down into the pit;
Julia Smith Translation
We will swallow them down living, as hades, and whole, as they going down to the pit:
King James 2000
Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit:
Lexham Expanded Bible
Like Sheol, we will swallow them alive and whole, {like those who descend to the pit}.
Modern King James verseion
let us swallow them up alive as the grave, and whole, as those who go down into the pit;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Let us swallow them up like the hell, let us devour them quick and whole, as those that go down into the pit.
NET Bible
We will swallow them alive like Sheol, those full of vigor like those going down to the Pit.
New Heart English Bible
let's swallow them up alive like Sheol, and whole, like those who go down into the pit.
The Emphasized Bible
Let us engulf them, like hades, alive, While in health, like them who are going down to the pit;
Webster
Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit:
World English Bible
let's swallow them up alive like Sheol, and whole, like those who go down into the pit.
Youngs Literal Translation
We swallow them as Sheol -- alive, And whole -- as those going down to the pit,
Themes
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Exhortations to shun all inducements to
Birds » Illustrative » (snaring,) of designs of the wicked
Character » Of the wicked » Enticing to evil
Character of the wicked » Enticing to evil
Profit » Those that profit from violence
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 1:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Advice To The Young
11 If they say, "Come with us! Let's lie in wait for blood; let's ambush some innocent person for no reason at all. 12 Let's swallow them alive like Sheol, and whole like those who go down into the Pit. 13 We'll find all kinds of valuable wealth, and we'll fill our houses with spoil.
Cross References
Psalm 28:1
To you, LORD, I cry out! My Rock, do not refuse to answer me. If you remain silent, I will become like those who descend into the Pit.
Psalm 124:3
then they would have devoured us alive, when their anger burned against us.
Numbers 16:30-33
But if the LORD creates something new, so that the ground opens its mouth and swallows them and everything that belongs to them and they all descend directly to Sheol while still alive, then you'll know that these men have spurned the LORD."
Numbers 26:10
The ground had opened its mouth and swallowed them up, along with Korah. Also, that group died when the fire devoured 250 men as a warning sign,
Psalm 5:9
But as for the wicked, they do not speak truth at all. Inside them there is only wickedness. Their throat is an open grave, on their tongue is deceitful flattery.
Psalm 35:25
Don't let them say in their hearts, "Yes! We got what we wanted." Don't let them say, "We have swallowed him up."
Psalm 56:1-2
Have mercy on me, God, because men have harassed me. Those who oppress me have fought against me all day long.
Psalm 57:3
He will send help from heaven to deliver me from those who harass and despise me. Interlude God will send his gracious love and truth.
Psalm 143:7
Answer me quickly, LORD; my spirit is failing. Do not hide your face from me; otherwise, I will become like those who descend to the Pit,
Jeremiah 51:34
"King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon has devoured me and crushed me. He set me down like an empty vessel. He swallowed me like a monster, and filled his belly with my delicacies. Then he washed me away.
Lamentations 2:5
The Lord has become like an enemy he has devoured Israel. He has devoured all of her palaces, destroying her fortresses. He filled cherished Judah with mourning and lament.
Lamentations 2:16
All of your enemies insult you with gaping mouths. They hiss and grind their teeth while saying, "We have devoured her completely. Yes, this is the day that we anticipated! We found it at last; we have seen it!"
Micah 3:2-3
you who despise good and love evil, who tear off the skin of my people, along with the flesh from their bones.
Romans 3:13
Their throats are open graves. With their tongues they deceive. The venom of poisonous snakes is under their lips.