1 Corinthians 14:4 - New American Standard Bible 1995 with Strong Numbers

One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but one who prophesies edifies the church.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

He who speaks in a [strange] tongue edifies and improves himself, but he who prophesies [interpreting the divine will and purpose and teaching with inspiration] edifies and improves the church and promotes growth [in Christian wisdom, piety, holiness, and happiness].

American Standard Version (1901)

He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.

Common English Bible

People who speak in a tongue build up themselves; those who prophesy build up the church.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Whoever speaks in tongues edifies himself. But whoever prophesies edifies the Church.