King James Bible
KJVIt is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 31:4
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
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The verse Proverbs 31:4 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: | |
American Standard VersionASV | It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; Nor for princes to say , Where is strong drink? | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Give not to kings, O Lamuel, give not wine to kings: because there is no secret where drunkenness reigneth: | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for rulers to say, Where is the strong drink? | |
English Revised VersionERV | It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes to say, Where is strong drink? | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: | |
World English BibleWEB | It is not for kings, Lemuel; it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes to say, 'Where is strong drink?' | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Not for kings, O Lemuel, Not for kings, to drink wine, And for princes a desire of strong drink. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: |
American Standard Version
ASVIt is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; Nor for princes to say , Where is strong drink?
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBGive not to kings, O Lamuel, give not wine to kings: because there is no secret where drunkenness reigneth:
Darby Bible Translation
DBTIt is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for rulers to say, Where is the strong drink?
English Revised Version
ERVIt is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes to say, Where is strong drink?
Webster Bible Translation
WBTIt is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
World English Bible
WEBIt is not for kings, Lemuel; it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes to say, 'Where is strong drink?'
Young's Literal Translation
YLTNot for kings, O Lemuel, Not for kings, to drink wine, And for princes a desire of strong drink.
American King James Version
AKJVIt is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
King James Bible
KJVIt is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
American Standard Version
ASVIt is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; Nor for princes to say , Where is strong drink?
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBGive not to kings, O Lamuel, give not wine to kings: because there is no secret where drunkenness reigneth:
Darby Bible Translation
DBTIt is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for rulers to say, Where is the strong drink?
English Revised Version
ERVIt is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes to say, Where is strong drink?
Webster Bible Translation
WBTIt is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
World English Bible
WEBIt is not for kings, Lemuel; it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes to say, 'Where is strong drink?'
Young's Literal Translation
YLTNot for kings, O Lemuel, Not for kings, to drink wine, And for princes a desire of strong drink.
American King James Version
AKJVIt is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: