Proverbs 20:1–3
Proverbs 20:1–3 — The New International Version (NIV)
1 Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler;
whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
2 A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion;
those who anger him forfeit their lives.
3 It is to one’s honor to avoid strife,
but every fool is quick to quarrel.
Proverbs 20:1–3 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging:
And whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
2 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion:
Whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.
3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife:
But every fool will be meddling.
Proverbs 20:1–3 — New Living Translation (NLT)
1 Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls.
Those led astray by drink cannot be wise.
2 The king’s fury is like a lion’s roar;
to rouse his anger is to risk your life.
3 Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor;
only fools insist on quarreling.
Proverbs 20:1–3 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
1 Wine is a mocker, Strong drink is a brawler,
And whoever is led astray by it is not wise.
2 The wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion;
Whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own life.
3 It is honorable for a man to stop striving,
Since any fool can start a quarrel.
Proverbs 20:1–3 — New Century Version (NCV)
1 Wine and beer make people loud and uncontrolled;
it is not wise to get drunk on them.
2 An angry king is like a roaring lion.
Making him angry may cost you your life.
3 Foolish people are always fighting,
but avoiding quarrels will bring you honor.
Proverbs 20:1–3 — American Standard Version (ASV)
1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler;
And whosoever erreth thereby is not wise.
2 The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion:
He that provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own life.
3 It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife;
But every fool will be quarrelling.
Proverbs 20:1–3 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
1 Wine is a scorner, strong drink is raging; and whoso erreth thereby is not wise.
2 The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: he that provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.
3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife; but every fool rusheth into it.
Proverbs 20:1–3 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
1 Wine ⸤makes people⸥ mock,
liquor ⸤makes them⸥ noisy,
and everyone under their influence is unwise.
2 The rage of a king is like the roar of a lion.
Whoever makes him angry forfeits his life.
3 Avoiding a quarrel is honorable.
After all, any stubborn fool can start a fight.
Proverbs 20:1–3 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
1 Wine is a mocker, beer is a brawler,
and whoever staggers because of them is not wise.
2 A king’s terrible wrath is like the roaring of a lion;
anyone who provokes him endangers himself.
3 It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute,
but any fool can get himself into a quarrel.
Proverbs 20:1–3 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler,
and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.
2 The dread anger of a king is like the growling of a lion;
anyone who provokes him to anger forfeits life itself.
3 It is honorable to refrain from strife,
but every fool is quick to quarrel.
Proverbs 20:1–3 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler,
and any who go astray by it are not wise.
2 Roaring like the lion is the dreaded anger of a king;
he who provokes him forfeits his life.
3 It is honorable for the man to refrain from strife,
but every fool will be quick to quarrel.
Proverbs 20:1–3 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
1 Wine causes you to make fun of others, and beer causes you to start fights.
Anyone who is led down the wrong path by them is not wise.
2 A king’s anger is like a lion’s roar.
Anyone who makes him angry may lose his life.
3 Avoiding a fight brings honor to a man.
But every foolish person is quick to argue.
Proverbs 20:1–3 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)
1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler,
And whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise.
2 The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion;
He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
3 Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man,
But any fool will quarrel.