NET Bible
"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."
— Proverbs 23:34, NET Bible
“Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast.”
“Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, Or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast. ”
“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:”
“And thou shalt be as one sleeping in the midst of the sea, and as a pilot fast asleep when the stern is lost.”
“Yes, you will be like him who takes his rest on the sea, or on the top of a sail-support.”
“Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast.”
Do not look on the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly.
Afterward it bites like a snake, and stings like a viper.
Your eyes will see strange things, and your mind will speak perverse things.
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.
You will say,“They have struck me, but I am not harmed! They beat me, but I did not know it! When will I awake? I will look for another drink.”