Proverbs 20:1

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 20:1

BSB

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

AKJV

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

CPDV

It is a luxurious thing, wine, and inebriation is tumultuous. Anyone who is delighted by this will not be wise.

ERV

Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler; and whosoever erreth thereby is not wise.

NHEB

Wine is a mocker, and beer is a brawler. Whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

SMT

Wine is mocking, strong drink is noisy: and every one going astray by it will not be wise.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 20:1

WineH3196Noun MasculineisamockerH3887VerbstrongdrinkH7941Noun MasculineisragingH1993VerbandwhosoeverisdeceivedH7686VerbtherebyisnotwiseH2449Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 20:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 20:1

Summary

Intoxication causes mockery and poor judgment

Event

Warning against alcoholic beverages

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC