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Proverbs 20:1 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Proverbs 20:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 20 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.”
Proverbs 20:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 20:1
This proverb warns against alcohol abuse: 'Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.' Wine (yayin) and strong drink (shekhar—beer or fermented drink) are personified as 'mocker' and 'raging.' They deceive, promising pleasure while delivering foolishness and loss of control. Those 'deceived' by alcohol lack wisdom. The verse doesn't absolutely prohibit alcohol (Scripture permits moderate use) but warns against its deceptive power. Proverbs repeatedly cautions about drunkenness (23:20-21, 29-35; 31:4-5). The warning recognizes alcohol's capacity to ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 20:1
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“in which is dissipation”
“wine”
“and stagger with strong drink. The priest and the prophet reel with strong drink. They are swallowed up by wine. They stagger with strong drink. They err in vision. They stumble in judgment.”
“nor covetous”
“Lemuel; it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes to say”
“murders”
“he ate and drink before him; and he made him drunk: and at even he went out to lie on his bed with the servants of his lord”
“and champions at mixing strong drink;”
“Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes?”