Verse Comparison: Ephesians 5:17
American Standard Version
Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Amplified® Bible
Therefore do not be vague {and} thoughtless {and} foolish, but understanding {and} firmly grasping what the will of the Lord is.
Contemporary English Version
Don't be stupid. Instead, find out what the Lord wants you to do.
Darby English Version
For this reason be not foolish, but understanding what [is] the will of the Lord.
Good News Bible
Don't be fools, then, but try to find out what the Lord wants you to do.
International Standard Version
Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.
King James Version
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
New American Standard Bible
So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
New International Version
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.
New King James Version
Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
So then do not act foolishly, but understand what the Lord wills.
Young's Literal Translation
because of this become not fools, but -- understanding what `is' the will of the Lord,