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Proverbs 23:30 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Proverbs 23:30 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 23 verse 30 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine.”
Proverbs 23:30 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 23:30
The answer to verse 29's questions: 'They that tarry long at the wine' and 'seek mixed wine' (strong drink) experience all that misery. 'Tarrying long' indicates not casual consumption but excessive indulgence. 'Seeking mixed wine' suggests pursuit of stronger intoxication. These people organize life around drinking, making it a priority and pursuit. The result is the catalogue of woes described in verse 29. This warns against not merely drunkenness but the lifestyle that leads to it—making alcohol a focus rather than occasional refreshment. Believers must not be mastered by anything except Ch...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 23:30
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“in which is dissipation”
“that they may follow strong drink; who stay late into the night”
“and beer is a brawler. Whoever is led astray by them is not wise.”
“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.”
“She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table.”
“and anoint themselves with the best oils; but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.”
“And he drank of the wine”