Proverbs 20:1

1 Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

Proverbs 20:1 in Other Translations

KJV
1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
ESV
1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.
NLT
1 Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls. Those led astray by drink cannot be wise.
MSG
1 Wine makes you mean, beer makes you quarrelsome - a staggering drunk is not much fun.
CSB
1 Wine is a mocker, beer is a brawler, and whoever staggers because of them is not wise.

Proverbs 20:1 In-Context

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.
4 Sluggards do not plow in season; so at harvest time they look but find nothing.
5 The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.

Cross References 4

  • 1. S Leviticus 10:9; Habakkuk 2:5
  • 2. S 1 Samuel 25:36
  • 3. 1 Kings 20:16
  • 4. Proverbs 31:4
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