Proverbs 20:1  (1611 King James Bible)

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Wine is a mocker, strong drinke is raging: and whosoeuer is deceiued thereby, is not wise.

- 1611 King James Bible

Other Translations of Proverbs 20:1

Wine [is] a mocker, strong drink [is] raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
- King James Version (Pure Cambridge 'Authorized Version')

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 makes men foolish, and strong drink makes men come to blows; and whoever comes into error through these is not wise.
- Darby Bible

Wine is a luxurious thing, and drunkenness riotous: whosoever is delighted therewith shell not be wise.
- Douay Rheims 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

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View Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 20:1

20:1 A mocker - Wine immoderately drunk makes men mockers. Raging - Makes men full of rage.



Karen DeLong's comment on 2012-11-16 11:39:14:

I love it, as it tells me to stay away from hard drinks alcohol, beer, wine, etc…

Timothy Wayne George's comment on 2013-05-19 15:32:20:

Wine is a mocker, and strong drink intoxicating. Who ever is deceived by it is not wise. We are at liberty in Christ, yet we must not use our liberty as a stumbling stone for those who are recovering alcoholics. No one will become a alcoholic, if he or she does not take that first drink. It is better to refuse a drink, if it causes someone to stumble. As we celebrate life time accomplishments, let us remember the weaker brother or sister who looks to us to set an example how to live soberly, and righteously in this present world.

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