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Proverbs 20:1

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Winew is a mockerx and beer a brawler;

whoever is led astrayy by them is not wise.z

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Cross references

  1. w Lev 10:9; Hab 2:5
  2. x 1Sa 25:36
  3. y1Ki 20:16
  4. zPr 31:4

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler,

and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler;

whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Wine is a mocker, beer is a brawler;

whoever goes astray because of them is not wise.

NLTNew Living Translation

Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls.

Those led astray by drink cannot be wise.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler,

and any who go astray by it are not wise.

KJV 1900King James Version

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging:

And whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.