Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler; And whosoever erreth thereby is not wise.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Wine makes men foolish, and strong drink makes men come to blows; and whoever comes into error through these is not wise.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Wine is a scorner, strong drink is raging; and whoso erreth thereby is not wise.

World English Bible (WEB)

Wine is a mocker, and beer is a brawler; Whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Wine `is' a scorner -- strong drink `is' noisy, And any going astray in it is not wise.