Proverbs 23:30
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Those who linger over wine, who go to taste mixed drinks.”
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BSBPD
“Those who linger over wine, who go to taste mixed drinks.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“They that tarry long at the wine; They that go to seek out mixed wine.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“Those tarrying by the wine, Those going in to search out mixed wine.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Proverbs 23:30 — 7 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 9:21But when he drank some of its wine, he became drunk and uncovered himself inside his tent.
- Psalms 75:8For a cup is in the hand of the LORD, full of foaming wine mixed with spices. He pours from His cup, and all the wicked of the earth drink it down to the dregs.
- Proverbs 9:2She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table.
- Proverbs 20:1Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
- Isaiah 5:11Woe to those who rise early in the morning in pursuit of strong drink, who linger into the evening, to be inflamed by wine.
- Amos 6:6You drink wine by the bowlful and anoint yourselves with the finest oils, but you fail to grieve over the ruin of Joseph.
- Ephesians 5:18Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.
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