KJV:
They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine.
NASB:
Those who linger long over wine, Those who go to taste mixed wine.
KJV:
Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright.
NASB:
Do not look on the wine when it is red, When it sparkles in the cup, When it goes down smoothly;
KJV:
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
NASB:
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, It is not for kings to drink wine, Or for rulers to desire strong drink,
KJV:
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
NASB:
Give strong drink to him who is perishing, And wine to him whose life is bitter.
KJV:
I sought in mine heart to give myself unto wine, yet acquainting mine heart with wisdom; and to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was that good for the sons of men, which they should do under the heaven all the days of their life.
NASB:
I explored with my mind how to stimulate my body with wine while my mind was guiding me wisely, and how to take hold of folly, until I could see what good there is for the sons of men to do under heaven the few years of their lives.
KJV:
Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.
NASB:
Go then, eat your bread in happiness and drink your wine with a cheerful heart; for God has already approved your works.
KJV:
A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things.
NASB:
Men prepare a meal for enjoyment, and wine makes life merry, and money is the answer to everything.
KJV:
Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for thy love is better than wine.
NASB:
"May he kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! For your love is better than wine.
KJV:
Draw me, we will run after thee: the king hath brought me into his chambers: we will be glad and rejoice in thee, we will remember thy love more than wine: the upright love thee.
NASB:
"Draw me after you and let us run together! The king has brought me into his chambers." "We will rejoice in you and be glad; We will extol your love more than wine. Rightly do they love you."