Proverbs 23:30

Those who linger over wine, 1 those who try the mixed wine. 1

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

29Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has fights? 1 Who has complaining? Who has wounds for no reason? 1 Who has bloodshot eyes? 1

31Do not look at the wine when it is red, 1 when it sparkles in the cup 1 and goes down smoothly. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 75:8For Yahweh holds in his hand a cup of foaming wine, 1 which is mixed with spices, and pours it out. 1 Surely all the wicked of the earth will drink it to the last drop. 1

Proverbs 20:1Wine is a mocker and strong drink is a brawler; 1 whoever is led astray by drink is not wise. 1

Amos 6:6They drink wine from bowls 1 and anoint themselves with the finest oils, 1 but they do not grieve over the ruin of Joseph. 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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