Ephesians 5:18

Children of Light

17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.18Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.

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Berean Standard Bible
Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.
American Standard Version (1901)
And be not drunken with wine, wherein is riot, but be filled with the Spirit;
Bible in Basic English
And do not take overmuch wine by which one may be overcome, but be full of the Spirit;
Douay-Rheims 1899
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is luxury; but be ye filled with the holy Spirit,
Free Bible Version
Don't get drunk on wine which will wreck your life, but be filled with the Spirit.
Geneva Bible 1599
And be not drunke with wine, wherein is excesse: but be fulfilled with the Spirit,
King James (Authorized) Version
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
Plain English Version
Don’t get drunk. If you drink too much grog, you will go wild, and you will do stupid things. Don’t do that, but instead, keep on letting the Holy Spirit come into you and fill you up.
Translation for Translators
Do not become drunk by drinking alcoholic drinks, since people are unable to control their behavior when they are drunk. Instead, let God’s Spirit control your behavior at all times [MTY].
Unlocked Literal Bible
And do not get drunk with wine, for that leads to reckless behavior. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit,
Noah Webster Bible
And be not drunk with wine, in which is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
World English Bible
Don’t be drunken with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit,
Young's Literal Translation
and be not drunk with wine, in which is dissoluteness, but be filled in the Spirit,