Proverbs 23:34 bbe — Yes, you will be like him who takes his rest on the sea, or on the top of a sail-support.

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"Yes, you will be like him who takes his rest on the sea, or on the top of a sail-support."

— Proverbs 23:34, Bible in Basic English

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“Yes, you will be as he who lies down in the midst of the sea, or as he who lies on top of the rigging:”
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“And you will be like one who lies down in the midst of the sea, and like one who lies down on the top of the rigging.”
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Proverbs 23 — Context

Keep your eyes from looking on the wine when it is red, when its colour is bright in the cup, when it goes smoothly down:

In the end, its bite is like that of a snake, its wound like the wound of a poison-snake.

Your eyes will see strange things, and you will say twisted things.

Yes, you will be like him who takes his rest on the sea, or on the top of a sail-support.

They have overcome me, you will say, and I have no pain; they gave me blows without my feeling them: when will I be awake from my wine? I will go after it again.

Proverbs 23:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 23:34 say?

Proverbs 23:34 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Yes, you will be like him who takes his rest on the sea, or on the top of a sail-support.”

Where is Proverbs 23:34 in the Bible?

Proverbs 23:34 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 23, verse 34.

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 23:34.

What translation should I read Proverbs 23:34 in?

Proverbs 23:34 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 23:34?

Proverbs 23:34 reads (BBE): “Yes, you will be like him who takes his rest on the sea, or on the top of a sail-support.” 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.

Proverbs 23:34 bbe — Yes, you will be like him who takes his rest on the sea, or on the top of a sail-support.

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