Proverbs 20:1
Proverbs chapter 20 · verse 1 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler; And whosoever erreth thereby is not wise.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler; And whosoever erreth thereby is not wise.
Context
v.1This passage
v.2The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: He that provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own life.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Habakkuk 2:15
Woe unto him that giveth his neighbor drink, to thee that addest thy venom, and makest him drunken also, that thou mayest look on their nakedness!
- Proverbs 23:29
Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? Who hath complaining? who hath wounds without cause? Who hath redness of eyes?
- 2 Samuel 13:28
And Absalom commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now, when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine; and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon, then kill him; fear not; have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant.
- Isaiah 5:22
Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink;
- Hosea 7:5
On the day of our king the princes made themselves sick with the heat of wine; he stretched out his hand with scoffers.
- 1 Corinthians 6:10
nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.