Proverbs 20:1 bbe — Wine makes men foolish, and strong drink makes men come to blows; and whoever comes into error through these is not wis…
Bible in Basic English
"Wine makes men foolish, and strong drink makes men come to blows; and whoever comes into error through these is not wise."
— Proverbs 20:1, Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 20 — Context
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Wine makes men foolish, and strong drink makes men come to blows; and whoever comes into error through these is not wise.
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The wrath of a king is like the loud cry of a lion: he who makes him angry does wrong against himself.
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It is an honour for a man to keep from fighting, but the foolish are ever at war.
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The hater of work will not do his ploughing because of the winter; so at the time of grain-cutting he will be requesting food and will get nothing.
Proverbs 20:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Proverbs 20:1 say?
Proverbs 20:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Wine makes men foolish, and strong drink makes men come to blows; and whoever comes into error through these is not wise.”
Where is Proverbs 20:1 in the Bible?
Proverbs 20:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 20, verse 1.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 20:1.
What translation should I read Proverbs 20:1 in?
Proverbs 20:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 20:1?
Proverbs 20:1 reads (BBE): “Wine makes men foolish, and strong drink makes men come to blows; and whoever comes into error through these is not wise.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.