Ephesians 5:17
King James Version (KJV)
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
In context
15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
Ephesians 5:17 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
- WEB World English Bible
- Therefore, don’t be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- because of this become not fools, but — understanding what [is] the will of the Lord,
- DBY Darby Translation
- For this reason be not foolish, but understanding what [is] the will of the Lord.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is .