Proverbs 23:34

Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 23:34

BSB

You will be like one sleeping on the high seas or lying on the top of a mast:

AKJV

Yes, you shall be as he that lies down in the middle of the sea, or as he that lies on the top of a mast.

CPDV

And you will be like someone sleeping in the middle of the sea, and like a pilot, fast asleep, who has lost his hold on the helm.

ERV

Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast.

NHEB

Yes, you will be as he who lies down in the midst of the sea, or as he who lies on top of the rigging:

SMT

And thou wert as he lying down in the heart of the sea, and as he lying down upon the head of the mast.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 23:34

YeathoushaltbeashethatliethdownH7901VerbinthemidstH3820Noun MasculineoftheseaH3220Noun MasculineorashethatliethH7901VerbuponthetopH7218Noun MasculineofamastH2260Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 23:34

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

Overview of Proverbs 23:34

Summary

Intoxication causes helpless disorientation

Place

Sea

Event

Comparing drunken helplessness

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC