Proverbs 20:1
“Wine is a mocker, strong drinke is raging: and whosoeuer is deceiued thereby, is not wise.”
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Proverbs 20:1 Context
1Wine is a mocker, strong drinke is raging: and whosoeuer is deceiued thereby, is not wise. 2The feare of a king, is as the roaring of a Lion: who so prouoketh him to anger, sinneth against his owne soule. 3It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but euery foole will be medling.
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Other Translations
Wine [is] a mocker, strong drink [is] raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
- King James Version
Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, And whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler; And whosoever erreth thereby is not wise.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Wine makes men foolish, and strong drink makes men come to blows; and whoever comes into error through these is not wise.
- Basic English Bible
Wine is a scorner, strong drink is raging; and whoso erreth thereby is not wise.
- Darby Bible
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is deceived by it is not wise.
- Webster's Bible
Wine is a mocker, and beer is a brawler. Whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
- World English Bible
Wine [is] a scorner -- strong drink [is] noisy, And any going astray in it is not wise.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is riotous; and whosoever reeleth thereby is not wise.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, And whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler; And whosoever erreth thereby is not wise.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Wine makes men foolish, and strong drink makes men come to blows; and whoever comes into error through these is not wise.
- Basic English Bible
Wine is a scorner, strong drink is raging; and whoso erreth thereby is not wise.
- Darby Bible
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is deceived by it is not wise.
- Webster's Bible
Wine is a mocker, and beer is a brawler. Whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
- World English Bible
Wine [is] a scorner -- strong drink [is] noisy, And any going astray in it is not wise.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is riotous; and whosoever reeleth thereby is not wise.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 20:1
20:1 A mocker - Wine immoderately drunk makes men mockers. Raging - Makes men full of rage.