Proverbs 23:34

“Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Proverbs 23:34

Yea thou shalt be as he that lyeth downe in the midst of the sea, or as he that lyeth vpon the top of a mast.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

And you will be like one who lies down in the middle of the sea, Or like one who lies down on the top of a mast.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, Or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Yes, you will be like him who takes his rest on the sea, or on the top of a sail-support.
- Basic English Bible

You will be like one sleeping on the high seas or lying on the top of a mast:
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

and thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, and as he that lieth down upon the top of a mast:
- Darby Bible

And thou shalt be as one sleeping in the midst of the sea, and as a pilot fast asleep, when the stern is lost.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast.
- English Revised Version

Yes, you will be as he who lies down in the midst of the sea, or as he who lies on top of the rigging:
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Proverbs 23:34

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 23:34


23:34 Lieth down - To sleep. Sea - In a ship in the midst of the sea.


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