Proverbs 31:4

It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 31:4

BSB
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink,
AKJV
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
CPDV
Not to kings, O Lamuel, not to kings give wine. For there are no secrets where drunkenness reigns.
ERV
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes to say, Where is strong drink?
NHEB
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for princes to take strong drink,
SMT
Not for kings, O Lemuel, not for kings to drink and for princes the desire of strong drink:

Commentary for Proverbs 31:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 31:4
Summary
Rulers should avoid alcoholic beverages
Event
Mother forbids royal drinking
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Teaching