Other translations
American Standard Version
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; Nor for princes to say , Where is strong drink?
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Beware of Kings, Moayl, of Kings that drink wine, and of Rulers that drink strong drink
Darby Bible Translation
It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for rulers to say, Where is the strong drink?
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
Give not to kings, O Lamuel, give not wine to kings: because there is no secret where drunkenness reigneth:
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes to say, Where is strong drink?
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to take strong drink,
God's Word
"It is not for kings, Lemuel. It is not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to crave liquor.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to desire beer.
International Standard Version
It is not for kings, Lemuel— Not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to desire liquor.
NET Bible
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink,
New American Standard Bible
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, It is not for kings to drink wine, Or for rulers to desire strong drink,
New International Version
It is not for kings, Lemuel-- it is not for kings to drink wine, not for rulers to crave beer,
New Living Translation
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, to guzzle wine. Rulers should not crave alcohol.
Webster's Bible Translation
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
The 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?'
EasyEnglish Bible
Listen, Lemuel. Kings should not drink lots of wine. They should not want strong drink.
Young‘s Literal Translation
Not for kings, O Lemuel, Not for kings, to drink wine, And for princes a desire of strong drink.
New Life Version
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to desire strong drink.
The Voice Bible
Take care, my son, O Lemuel. Kings should not drink too much wine or rulers should not crave strong drink;
Living Bible
And it is not for kings, O Lemuel, to drink wine and whiskey.
New Catholic Bible
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, not for kings to drink wine, not for princes to crave strong liquor,
Legacy Standard Bible
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, It is not for kings to drink wine, Or for rulers to desire strong drink,
Jubilee Bible 2000
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor is beer for princes
Christian Standard Bible
It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to desire beer.
Amplified Bible © 1954
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to desire strong drink,
New Century Version
“Kings should not drink wine, Lemuel, and rulers should not desire beer.
The Message
“Leaders can’t afford to make fools of themselves, gulping wine and swilling beer, Lest, hung over, they don’t know right from wrong, and the people who depend on them are hurt. Use wine and beer only as sedatives, to kill the pain and dull the ache Of the terminally ill, for whom life is a living death.
Evangelical Heritage Version ™
It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for rulers to crave beer.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to desire strong drink;
Good News Translation®
Listen, Lemuel. Kings should not drink wine or have a craving for alcohol.
Wycliffe Bible
A! Lemuel, do not thou give wine to kings; for no private there is, where drunkenness reigneth. (O! Lemuel, do not thou give wine to kings; for there is no secret place, where drunkenness can reign.)
Contemporary English Version
Kings and leaders should not get drunk or even want to drink.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to desire strong drink;
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to desire strong drink,
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to desire strong drink;
Common English Bible © 2011
It isn’t for kings, Lemuel, it isn’t for kings to drink wine, for rulers to crave strong drink.
Amplified Bible © 2015
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, It is not for kings to drink wine, Or for rulers to desire strong drink,
English Standard Version Anglicised
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to take strong drink,
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
It is not for kings, Lemuel, not for kings to drink wine; strong drink is not for princes,
New American Standard Bible
It is not for kings, Lemuel, It is not for kings to drink wine, Or for rulers to desire intoxicating drink,
The Expanded Bible
“Kings should not drink wine, Lemuel, and rulers should not ·desire [crave] ·beer [T strong drink; C alcoholic beverage made from grain; 20:1; 23:19–21, 29–35].
Tree of Life Version
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink,
Revised Standard Version
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to desire strong drink;
New International Reader's Version
Lemuel, it isn’t good for kings to drink wine. It isn’t good for rulers to long for beer.
BRG Bible
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
Complete Jewish Bible
It is not for kings, L’mu’el, not for kings to drink wine; it is not for rulers to ask, “Where can I find strong liquor?”
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to desire strong drink;
Orthodox Jewish Bible
It is not for melachim, O Lemuel, it is not for melachim to drink yayin; nor for rulers to crave strong drink;
Names of God Bible
“It is not for kings, Lemuel. It is not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to crave liquor.
Modern English Version
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for princes strong drink;
Easy-to-Read Version
Lemuel, it is not wise for kings to drink wine. It is not wise for rulers to want beer.
International Children’s Bible
“Kings should not drink wine, Lemuel. Rulers should not desire beer.
Lexham English Bible
It is not for the kings, O Lemuel; drinking wine is not for the kings, nor is strong drink for rulers.
New International Version - UK
It is not for kings, Lemuel – it is not for kings to drink wine, not for rulers to crave beer,