Proverbs 23:30

They that tarry long at the yayin, 1 they that turn in to sample mixed wine. 1

Orthodox Jewish Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

29Who hath oy (woe)? Who hath sorrow? 1 Who hath strifes? Who hath complaint? 1 Who hath needless wounds? 1 Who hath bloodshot eynayim? 1

31Stare not thou into the yayin when it is red, 1 when it sparkles in the kos (cup), 1 when it goeth down smoothly. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 75:8But Elohim is the Shofet; 1 He bringeth down one, and setteth up another. 1

Proverbs 20:1The yayin is a mocker, strong drink a brawler; 1 and whosoever is seduced to be led astray thereby is not wise. 1

Amos 6:6That drink yayin in sacrificial bowls, 1 and anoint themselves with the finest ointments; 1 but they are not grieved for the shever Yosef (ruin of Yosef). 1

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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