Proverbs 23:30

Those who stay long at the wine; those who go to seek out mixed wine.

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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 strife? Who has complaints? Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?

31Don’t look at the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly.

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Cross References

Psalms 75:8For in the LORD’s hand there is a cup, full of foaming wine mixed with spices. He pours it out. Indeed the wicked of the earth drink and drink it to its very dregs.

Proverbs 20:1Wine is a mocker and beer is a brawler. Whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

Amos 6:6who drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the best oils, but they are not grieved 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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