Proverbs 23:30
They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to try mixed wine.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine.
In Context
31Look not upon the wine when it is red, when it sparkleth in the cup, and goeth down smoothly:
Cross References
Psalms 75:8For in the hand of Jehovah there is a cup, and it foameth with wine, it is full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same; yea, the dregs thereof shall all the wicked of the earth drain off, [and] drink.
Proverbs 20:1Wine is a scorner, strong drink is raging; and whoso erreth thereby is not wise.
Amos 6:6that drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments; but are not grieved for the breach of Joseph.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 23:30-35
Cautions against Intemperance. 29 Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes? 30 They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine. 31 Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright. 32 At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder. 33 Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things. 34 Yea, thou… Read the whole commentary →