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Proverbs 23:31

Do not look at the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly.

Proverbs 23:31 · New Heart English Bible

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Proverbs 23:31 in other translations

KJV King James Version

Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

Do not gaze at wine while it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly.

WEB World English Bible

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

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In context

28 Yes, she lies in wait like a robber, and increases the unfaithful among men.

29 Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaints? Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?

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

31 Do not look at the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly.

32 In the end, it bites like a snake, and poisons like a viper.

33 Your eyes will see strange things, and your mind will imagine confusing things.

34 Yes, you will be as he who lies down in the midst of the sea, or as he who lies on top of the rigging:

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