Proverbs 23:30

Surely they that pass their time in wine, and study to drink of their cups.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine.

In Context

29Who hath woe? whose father hath woe? who hath contentions? who falls into pits? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes?

31Look not upon the wine when it is yellow, when the colour thereof shineth in the glass: it goeth in pleasantly,

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Cross References

Psalms 75:8for God is the judge. One he putteth down, and another he lifteth up:

Proverbs 20:1Wine is a luxurious thing, and drunkenness riotous: whosoever is delighted therewith shell not be wise.

Amos 6:6That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the best ointments: and they are not concerned for the affliction 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 →

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