Proverbs 20:1
What does Proverbs 20:1 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 20:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Wine makes men foolish, and strong drink makes men come to blows; and whoever comes into error through these is not wise.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Wine <FI>is<Fi> a scorner--strong drink <FI>is<Fi> noisy, And any going astray in it is not wise.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Wine is a luxurious thing, and drunkenness riotous: whosoever is delighted therewith, shall not be wise.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Wine is a scorner, strong drink is raging; and whoso 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.
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