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It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
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Verse 4 is found in chapter 31 of Proverbs. The final chapter begins with the words taught to King Lemuel by his mother. The instruction first warns against consumption that can cloud the ruler’s judgment and make him forget the law. The king must use his authority to defend those who cannot defend themselves. Political responsibility appears here from a wisdom perspective: authority is morally expressed through justice toward the vulnerable and needy.
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Compare Proverbs 31:4 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 O, nicht den Königen, Lamuel, nicht den Königen ziemt es, Wein zu trinken, noch den Fürsten starkes Getränk!
Español · RVR1909 No es de los reyes, oh Lemuel, no es de los reyes beber vino, Ni de los príncipes la cerveza.
Español · NTBT No es para los reyes, Lemuel, no es para los reyes beber vino, ni para los gobernantes decir: “¿Dónde hay bebida fuerte?”,
Français · LSG Ce n'est point aux rois, Lemuel, Ce n'est point aux rois de boire du vin, Ni aux princes de rechercher des liqueurs fortes,
Italiano · DIO1885 Ei non si conviene ai re, o Lemuel, Ei non si conviene ai re d’esser bevitori di vino, Nè a’ principi d’esser bevitori di cervogia;
Português · ARC Não é próprio dos reis, ó Lemuel, não é próprio dos reis beber vinho, nem dos príncipes o desejar bebida forte;
中文 · RCUV 利慕伊勒 啊，君王不宜，君王不宜喝酒， 王子尋找烈酒也不相宜；
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