Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Those who linger over wine, who go to sample bowls of mixed wine. New Living Translation It is the one who spends long hours in the taverns, trying out new drinks. English Standard Version Those who tarry long over wine; those who go to try mixed wine. Berean Standard Bible Those who linger over wine, who go to taste mixed drinks. King James Bible They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine. New King James Version Those who linger long at the wine, Those who go in search of mixed wine. New American Standard Bible Those who linger long over wine, Those who go to taste mixed wine. NASB 1995 Those who linger long over wine, Those who go to taste mixed wine. NASB 1977 Those who linger long over wine, Those who go to taste mixed wine. Legacy Standard Bible Those who linger long over wine, Those who go to search out mixed wine. Amplified Bible Those who linger long over wine, Those who go to taste mixed wine. Christian Standard Bible Those who linger over wine; those who go looking for mixed wine. Holman Christian Standard Bible Those who linger over wine, those who go looking for mixed wine. American Standard Version They that tarry long at the wine; They that go to seek out mixed wine. Contemporary English Version Everyone who stays up late, having just one more drink. English Revised Version They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek out mixed wine. GOD'S WORD® Translation Those who drink glass after glass of wine and mix it with everything. International Standard Version Those who linger over their wine, who consume mixed drinks. Majority Standard Bible Those who linger over wine, who go to taste mixed drinks. NET Bible Those who linger over wine, those who go looking for mixed wine. New Heart English Bible Those who stay long at the wine; those who go to seek out mixed wine. Webster's Bible Translation They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine. World English Bible Those who stay long at the wine; those who go to seek out mixed wine. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThose lingering by the wine, "" Those going in to search out mixed wine. Young's Literal Translation Those tarrying by the wine, Those going in to search out mixed wine. Smith's Literal Translation To those remaining at the wine; to those going to seek mixed wine. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSurely they that pass their time in wine, and study to drink of their cups. Catholic Public Domain Version Is it not those who linger over wine, and who strive to be drinking from their cups? New American Bible Whoever linger long over wine, whoever go around quaffing wine. New Revised Standard Version Those who linger late over wine, those who keep trying mixed wines. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThose who tarry long over the wine; and who search for a place of drinking. Be not drunken with wine, but converse with righteous men; walk and talk with them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Is it not those that linger at the wine and track down where there is a tavern? You shall not be drunk with wine, but speak with righteous men and walk and talk with them. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917They that tarry long at the wine; They that go to try mixed wine. Brenton Septuagint Translation Are not those of them that stay long at wine? are not those of them that haunt the places where banquets are? Be not drunk with wine; but converse with just men, and converse with them openly. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context True Riches…29Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has needless wounds? Who has bloodshot eyes? 30Those who linger over wine, who go to taste mixed drinks. 31Do not gaze at wine while it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly.… Cross References Ephesians 5:18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Isaiah 5:11 Woe to those who rise early in the morning in pursuit of strong drink, who linger into the evening, to be inflamed by wine. Isaiah 28:7 These also stagger from wine and stumble from strong drink: Priests and prophets reel from strong drink and are befuddled by wine. They stumble because of strong drink, muddled in their visions and stumbling in their judgments. Galatians 5:21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 6:10 nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. Habakkuk 2:15 Woe to him who gives drink to his neighbors, pouring it from the wineskin until they are drunk, in order to gaze at their nakedness! Romans 13:13 Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. 1 Peter 4:3 For you have spent enough time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles: living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry. Luke 21:34 But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare. 1 Thessalonians 5:7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. Hosea 4:11 to promiscuity, wine, and new wine, which take away understanding. Joel 1:5 Wake up, you drunkards, and weep; wail, all you drinkers of wine, because of the sweet wine, for it has been cut off from your mouth. 1 Timothy 3:3 not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money. 1 Timothy 5:23 Stop drinking only water and use a little wine instead, because of your stomach and your frequent ailments. Micah 2:11 If a man of wind were to come and say falsely, “I will preach to you of wine and strong drink,” he would be just the preacher for this people! Treasury of Scripture They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine. tarry Proverbs 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. Genesis 9:21 And he drank of the wine, and was drunken; and he was uncovered within his tent. Isaiah 5:11 Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them! Jump to Previous Bowls Linger Mixed Search Seated Seek Tarry Tarrying Taste Try WineJump to Next Bowls Linger Mixed Search Seated Seek Tarry Tarrying Taste Try WineProverbs 23 1. Consider carefully what is before youThose who linger over wine This phrase warns against the dangers of excessive indulgence in alcohol. In biblical times, wine was a common beverage, often safer to drink than water due to fermentation. However, the Bible frequently cautions against drunkenness (Ephesians 5:18, Proverbs 20:1). The Hebrew culture valued self-control and moderation, and lingering over wine suggests a lack of discipline. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of avoiding behaviors that lead to moral and spiritual compromise (Galatians 5:19-21). who go to taste mixed drinks Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. He compiled these sayings to impart wisdom and instruction. 2. Ancient Israel The cultural and historical context of Proverbs is ancient Israel, where wine was a common beverage, and its misuse was a concern for moral and social reasons. 3. Wine and Mixed Drinks In the context of ancient Israel, wine was a staple, but the warning here is against excessive indulgence. Mixed drinks could refer to wine mixed with spices or other intoxicants. Teaching Points The Dangers of ExcessThe verse warns against lingering over wine, which can lead to addiction and moral decay. Christians are called to exercise self-control and moderation. Spiritual Vigilance Just as physical intoxication dulls the senses, spiritual vigilance is necessary to avoid being led astray by worldly temptations. Influence and Example Believers are called to be examples to others. Indulgence in alcohol can impair judgment and damage one's witness to others. Seeking Fulfillment in God Instead of seeking solace or escape in alcohol, Christians are encouraged to find their joy and fulfillment in their relationship with God. Community and Accountability Engaging in a community of believers provides support and accountability, helping individuals resist the temptation to overindulge.(30) They that go to seek mixed wine.--Or, To test; to see whether it is to their taste. The wines of the ancients were not generally drunk pure, but diluted with water or flavoured with spices. (See above on Proverbs 9:2.)Verse 30. - The answer to the above searching questions is here given. They that tarry long at the wine (Isaiah 5:11), who sit till late hours drinking. They that go to seek mixed wine; i.e. go to the wine house, place of revelry, where they may taste and give their opinion upon "mixed wine," mimsak, wine mingled with certain spices or aromatic substances, or else simply with water, as it was too luscious to be drunk undiluted (see on Proverbs 9:2). Septuagint, "those who hunt out where carousals are taking place." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Those who lingerלַֽמְאַחֲרִ֥ים (lam·’a·ḥă·rîm) Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 309: To loiter, to procrastinate over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against wine, הַיָּ֑יִן (hay·yā·yin) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3196: Wine, intoxication those who go לַ֝בָּאִ֗ים (lab·bā·’îm) Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to taste לַחְקֹ֥ר (laḥ·qōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 2713: To penetrate, to examine intimately mixed drinks. מִמְסָֽךְ׃ (mim·sāḵ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4469: Mixture, wine mixed Links Proverbs 23:30 NIVProverbs 23:30 NLT Proverbs 23:30 ESV Proverbs 23:30 NASB Proverbs 23:30 KJV Proverbs 23:30 BibleApps.com Proverbs 23:30 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 23:30 Chinese Bible Proverbs 23:30 French Bible Proverbs 23:30 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 23:30 Those who stay long at the wine (Prov. 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