Proverbs 31:4
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
American King James Version (AKJV)
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
American Standard Version (ASV)
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; Nor for princes to say , Where is strong drink?
Basic English Translation (BBE)
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to take wine, or for rulers to say, Where is strong drink?
Webster's Revision
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
World English Bible
It is not for kings, Lemuel; it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes to say, 'Where is strong drink?'
English Revised Version (ERV)
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes to say, Where is strong drink?
Clarke's Proverbs 31:4 Bible Commentary
It is not for kings - to drink wine - An intemperate man is ill fit to hold the reins of government.
Barnes's Proverbs 31:4 Bible Commentary
Some read: "nor for princes to say, Where is strong drink?" The "strong drink" Proverbs 20:1 was distilled from barley, or honey, or dates.
Wesley's Proverbs 31:4 Bible Commentary
31:4 To drink - To excess.
