Matthew 11:19

Updated: June 3, 2025
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The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is vindicated by her actions.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Behold, a gluttonous man and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is justified by her children.”
World English Bible (WEB)
The Son{G5207} of man{G444} came{G2064}{(G5627)} eating{G2068}{(G5723)} and{G2532} drinking{G4095}{(G5723)}, and{G2532} they say{G3004}{(G5719)}, Behold{G2400}{(G5628)} a man{G444} gluttonous{G5314}, and{G2532} a winebibber{G3630}, a friend{G5384} of publicans{G5057} and{G2532} sinners{G268}. But{G2532} wisdom{G4678} is justified{G1344}{(G5681)} of{G575} her{G846} children{G5043}.
KJV with Strongs
(19) The Son of Humanity came eating and drinking and they say, "Look, a gluttonous man, wine-drinker, and friend of tax collectors and sinners!" Yet wisdom is justified by her deeds.
The F.O.G
Now I, the Son of Man, have come enjoying feasts and sharing wine with all kinds of people, and you complain: 'Look at Him! A glutton and a drunkard who befriends tax collectors and notorious sinners!' But divine wisdom will be proven right by the results it produces in people's lives."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
the Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, Lo, a man, a glutton, and a wine-drinker, a friend of tax-gatherers and sinners, and wisdom was justified of her children.’
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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