Proverbs 31:4 — compare English translations
Compare translationsProverbs 31:4 in 3 English versions, beneath the original-language interlinear. Each original word links to its lexicon entry, so you can weigh the renderings against the morphology yourself. Full word study →
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World English Bible Public Domain
It is not for kings, Lemuel; It is not for kings to drink wine; Nor for princes to say, 'Where is strong drink?'
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King James Version Public Domain
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
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unfoldingWord Literal Text CC BY-SA 4.0
not for kings, Lemuel, not for kings to drink wine or for dignitaries or intoxicating drink.
unfoldingWord Literal Text — © unfoldingWord, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Word-aligned USFM3 via Door43 (git.door43.org/unfoldingWord/en_ult).