29 Penalties are prepared for mockers,

and beatings for the backs of fools.

1 Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler;

whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

29 Condemnation is ready for scoffers,

and beating for the backs of fools.

1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler,

and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.

29 Judgments are prepared for scorners,

And stripes for the back of fools.

1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging:

And whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

29 Punishment is made for mockers,

and the backs of fools are made to be beaten.

1 Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls.

Those led astray by drink cannot be wise.

29 Judgments are prepared for scoffers,

And beatings for the backs of fools.

1 Wine is a mocker, Strong drink is a brawler,

And whoever is led astray by it is not wise.

29 People who make fun of wisdom will be punished,

and the backs of foolish people will be beaten.

1 Wine and beer make people loud and uncontrolled;

it is not wise to get drunk on them.

29 Judgments are prepared for scoffers,

And stripes for the back of fools.

1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler;

And whosoever erreth thereby is not wise.

29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of the foolish.

1 Wine is a scorner, strong drink is raging; and whoso erreth thereby is not wise.

29 Punishments are set for mockers 

and beatings for the backs of fools. 

1 Wine ⸤makes people⸥ mock, 

liquor ⸤makes them⸥ noisy, 

and everyone under their influence is unwise. 

29 Judgments are prepared for mockers,

and beatings for the backs of fools.

1 Wine is a mocker, beer is a brawler,

and whoever staggers because of them is not wise.

29 Condemnation is ready for scoffers,

and flogging for the backs of fools.

1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler,

and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.

29 Those who make fun of others will be judged.

Foolish people will be punished.

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.

29 Judgments are prepared for scoffers,

And blows for the back of fools.

1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler,

And whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise.