Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better.

American Standard Version (ASV)

So then both he that giveth his own virgin `daughter' in marriage doeth well; and he that giveth her not in marriage shall do better.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

So then, he who gets married to his virgin does well, and he who keeps her unmarried does better.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

So that he that marries himself does well; and he that does not marry does better.

World English Bible (WEB)

So then both he who gives his own virgin in marriage does well, and he who doesn't give her in marriage does better.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

so that both he who is giving in marriage doth well, and he who is not giving in marriage doth better.