Verse Comparison: Proverbs 20:1
American Standard Version
Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler; And whosoever erreth thereby is not wise.
Amplified® Bible
WINE IS a mocker, strong drink a riotous brawler; and whoever errs {or} reels because of it is not wise.
Contemporary English Version
It isn't smart to get drunk! Drinking makes a fool of you and leads to fights.
Darby English Version
Wine is a scorner, strong drink is raging; and whoso erreth thereby is not wise.
Good News Bible
Drinking too much makes you loud and foolish. It's stupid to get drunk.
King James Version
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
New American Standard Bible
Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, And whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise.
New International Version
Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler;
whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
New King James Version
Wine is a mocker,
Strong drink is a brawler,
And whoever is led astray by it is not wise.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Wine leads one to mock, strong drink makes a man brawl, And whoever becomes intoxicated by it does not act wisely.
Revised Standard Version
Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler; and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.
Young's Literal Translation
Wine `is' a scorner -- strong drink `is' noisy, And any going astray in it is not wise.
