Verse Comparison: Proverbs 31:4

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American Standard Version
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; Nor for princes `to say', Where is strong drink?

Amplified® Bible
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to desire strong drink,

Contemporary English Version
Kings and leaders should not get drunk or even want to drink.

Darby English Version
It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for rulers [to say], Where is the strong drink?

Good News Bible
Listen, Lemuel. Kings should not drink wine or have a craving for alcohol.

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

New American Standard Bible
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, It is not for kings to drink wine, Or for rulers to desire strong drink,

New International Version
"It is not for kings, O Lemuel—
not for kings to drink wine,
not for rulers to crave beer,

New King James Version
It is not for kings, O Lemuel,
It is not for kings to drink wine,
Nor for princes intoxicating drink;

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
It does not seem proper for kings, O Lemuel, Or for rulers to desire strong drink,

Revised Standard Version
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to desire strong drink;

Young's Literal Translation
Not for kings, O Lemuel, Not for kings, to drink wine, And for princes a desire of strong drink.

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