Proverbs 11:22 - Compare All Versions

Proverbs 11:22 MSG (The Message)

Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful face on an empty head.

Proverbs 11:22 KJV (King James Version)

As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, So is a fair woman which is without discretion.

Proverbs 11:22 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout So is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.

Proverbs 11:22 NCV (New Century Version)

A beautiful woman without good sense is like a gold ring in a pig’s snout.

Proverbs 11:22 ASV (American Standard Version)

As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout, So is a fair woman that is without discretion.

Proverbs 11:22 NIV (New International Version)

Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion.

Proverbs 11:22 NKJV (New King James Version)

As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout, So is a lovely woman who lacks discretion.

Proverbs 11:22 AMP (Amplified Bible)

As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout, So is a beautiful woman who is without discretion [her lack of character mocks her beauty].

Proverbs 11:22 NLT (New Living Translation)

A beautiful woman who lacks discretion is like a gold ring in a pig’s snout.

Proverbs 11:22 TPT (The Passion Translation)

A beautiful woman who abandons good morals is like a fine gold ring dangling from a pig’s snout.

Proverbs 11:22 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman without discretion.