When it sparkles in the cup,
When it swirls around smoothly;
Or like one who lies at the top of the mast, saying:
They have beaten me, but I did not feel it.
When shall bI awake, that I may seek another drink?”
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American Standard Version
Thine eyes shall behold strange things, And thy heart shall utter perverse things.
Amplified® Bible
[Under the influence of wine] your eyes will behold strange things [and loose women] and your mind will utter things turned the wrong way [untrue, incorrect, and petulant].
Contemporary English Version
You will see weird things, and your mind will play tricks on you.
Darby English Version
Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thy heart shall speak froward things;
Good News Bible
Weird sights will appear before your eyes, and you will not be able to think or speak clearly.
King James Version
Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things.
New American Standard Bible
Your eyes will see strange things And your mind will utter perverse things.
New International Version
Your eyes will see strange sights
and your mind imagine confusing things.
New King James Version
Your eyes will see strange things,
And your heart will utter perverse things.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Your eyes will see strange things And your mind will utter perverse things.
Revised Standard Version
Your eyes will see strange things, and your mind utter perverse things.
Young's Literal Translation
Thine eyes see strange women, And thy heart speaketh perverse things.
New English Translation
Your eyes will see strange things,1 and your mind will speak perverse things.
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