Wisdom 8:19 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition

For I was a witty child, and had a good spirit.

More versions

Common English Bible

I was a clever child and had been born with a dignified attitude—

Catholic Public Domain Version

For I was an ingenious boy and had been dealt a good soul.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And I was a witty child and had received a good soul.

Good News Translation (US Version)

I had a pleasant personality even as a child. I had been fortunate enough to receive a good soul, or rather, I was given a sound body to live in because I was already good.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

Now I was a clever child, and received a good soul.

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

I was an intelligent child, born with a good soul—

Wisdom 8:19 Cross References