Proverbs 20:1
Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
In context
1 Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise. 2 A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion; those who anger him forfeit their lives. 3 It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel. 4 Sluggards do not plow in season; so at harvest time they look but find nothing.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 20:1 in the KJV
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: And whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 20:1 in the ESV
Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.