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Ephesians 5:17

Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
Ephesians 5:17 · King James Version

In other versions

  • Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

    ASV

  • For this reason, then, do not be foolish, but be conscious of the Lord's pleasure.

    BBE

  • For this reason be not foolish, but understanding what [is] the will of the Lord.

    DBY

  • Therefore don't be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

    WEB

  • because of this become not fools, but -- understanding what `is' the will of the Lord,

    YLT

  • Wherefore be all of you not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

    ENG

  • Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

    WBT

  • Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

    BSB

In context

15See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

16Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

17Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

18And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

19Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

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