Proverbs 27:14

Proverbs 27:14 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

14If anyone loudly blesses their neighbor early in the morning,

it will be taken as a curse.

14One who blesses his friend with a loud voice early in the morning,

It will be considered a curse to him.

14He who blesses his friend with a loud voice early in the morning,

It will be reckoned a curse to him.

14He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning,

It will be counted as a curse to him [for it will either be annoying or his purpose will be suspect].

14If one blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning,

it will be counted to him as a curse.

14Suppose you loudly bless your neighbor early in the morning.

Then you might as well be cursing him.