Proverbs 20:1

Proverbs 20:1 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

1Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler;

whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

1Wine is a mocker, intoxicating drink a brawler,

And whoever 20:1 Lit errsis intoxicated by it is not wise.

1Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler,

And whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise.

1Wine is a mocker, strong drink a riotous brawler;

And whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise. [Prov 23:29, 30; Is 28:7; Hos 4:11]

1Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler,

and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

1Wine causes you to make fun of others, and beer causes you to start fights.

Anyone who is led astray by them is not wise.