Verse Comparison: Ecclesiastes 10:19
American Standard Version
A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh glad the life; and money answereth all things.
Amplified® Bible
[Instead of repairing the breaches, the officials] make a feast for laughter, serve wine to cheer life, and [depend on tax] money to answer for all of it.
Darby English Version
A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh life merry; but money answereth everything.
King James Version
A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things.
Revised Standard Version
Bread is made for laughter, and wine gladdens life, and money answers everything.
Young's Literal Translation
For mirth they are making a feast, And wine maketh life joyful, And the silver answereth with all.