Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 31:4
“It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 31:4 Context
1The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. 2What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? 3Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. 4It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: 5Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. 6Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. 7Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
"It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:" Proverbs 31:4 KJV Similar Verses Save
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Translation Details for Proverbs 31:4
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
Other Translations for Proverbs 31:4
Bible Commentary for Proverbs 31:4
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 31:4
31:4 To drink - To excess.
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drinke wine, nor for Princes, strong drinke:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, It is not for kings to drink wine, Or for rulers to desire strong drink,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; Nor for princes `to say', Where is strong drink?
- American Standard Version (1901)
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to take wine, or for rulers to say, Where is strong drink?
- Basic English Bible
It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for rulers [to say], Where is the strong drink?
- Darby Bible
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
- Webster's Bible
It is not for kings, Lemuel; it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes to say, 'Where is strong drink?'
- World English Bible
Not for kings, O Lemuel, Not for kings, to drink wine, And for princes a desire of strong drink.
- Youngs Literal Bible
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine: nor for princes to say: 'Where is strong drink?'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible