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Proverbs 23:31
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Do not look on the wine when it glistens red,When it sparkles in the cup,When it goes down smoothly;
Do not look on the wine when it is red, When it sparkles in the cup, When it goes down smoothly;
Looke not thou vpon the wine howe red it is, and what a colour it geueth in the glasse:
Look not upon the wine when it is red, when it sparkleth in the cup, and goeth down smoothly:
Do not look on the wine when it is red, When it sparkles in the cup, When it swirls around smoothly;
Do not look at the wine when it is red, when it gives its color in the cup, when it goes down smoothly,
So be careful with wine. It is pretty and red as it sparkles in the cup. And it goes down so smoothly when you drink it.
Don't look at the wine when it is red, When it sparkles in the cup, When it goes down smoothly:
Looke not thou vpon the wine when it is red, when it giueth his colour in the cup, when it moueth it selfe aright.
Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright.
Loke not thou vpon the wyne, how reed it is, and what a color it geueth in the glasse.
Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, When it sparkleth in the cup, When it goeth down smoothly:
Keep your eyes from looking on the wine when it is red, when its colour is bright in the cup, when it goes smoothly down:
Don't look on the wine when it is red, When it sparkles in the cup, When it goes down smoothly:
Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth its color in the cup, [when] it moveth itself aright.
Do not look on the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly.
Don't even look at that colorful stuff bubbling up in the glass! It goes down so easily,
Don't gaze at the red wine as it gives its color to the cup. It may glide down smoothly now;
Looke not thou vpon the wine, when it is red, and when it sheweth his colour in the cup, or goeth downe pleasantly.
Do not look on the wine when it is red in the cup, but meditate on righteousness.
Don't look at the wine when it is red, When it sparkles in the cup, When it goes down smoothly:
Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth its colour in the cup, when it glideth down smoothly;
Don't gaze at the wine, seeing how red it is, how it sparkles in the cup, how smoothly it goes down.
Do not look at wine when it is red, when it shines in the cup, when it is smooth in going down.
For if thou shouldest set thine eyes on bowls and cups, thou shalt afterwards go more naked than a pestle.
Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth its colour in the cup, when it goeth down smoothly.
Do not gaze at wine while it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly.
Do not look at wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly.
Do not look on wine when it becometh red, when it giveth in the cup its sparkle, glideth down smoothly.
Look not upon the wine when it is yellow, when the colour thereof shineth in the glass: it goeth in pleasantly,
Do not look at wine when it is red, when it sparkles on the cup, going down smoothly.
Do not look at wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly.
Do not look at wine when it is red, When it sparkles in the cup, When it goes down smoothly;
Don't stare at the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly.
Don't let wine tempt you, even though it is rich red, and it sparkles in the cup, and it goes down smoothly.
Don't gaze at wine because it is red, when it gleams in the cup and goes down smoothly.
Biholde thou not wyn, whanne it sparclith, whanne the colour therof schyneth in a ver.
Do not look at wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly.
See not wine when it showeth itself red, When it giveth in the cup its colour, It goeth up and down through the upright.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Proverbs 6:25, 2 Samuel 11:2, Job 33:1, Psalms 119:37, Matthew 5:28-30, Mark 9:47, 1 John 2:16
Reciprocal: Genesis 9:21 - and was Genesis 19:32 - drink Joshua 7:21 - I saw Job 31:1 - a covenant Psalms 101:3 - set Proverbs 7:25 - thine Proverbs 9:17 - Stolen
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Look not thou upon the wine when it is red,.... Or, "because it is red" r; or shows itself red. Which was the only wine used in the land of Canaan, or, however, the most esteemed of, and that most of art which had the best colour; when it had a good, bright, red colour, or sparkled, and looked bright and beautiful, so the word signifies; and then it should not be looked upon: not that it is unlawful to look upon the colour of wine, and thereby judge of its goodness; but it should not be looked upon with a greedy eye, so as vehemently to desire it, which will lead to an intemperate use of it; just as looking upon a woman, so as to lust after her, is forbidden, Matthew 5:28;
when it giveth his colour in the cup: or, its eye in the cup s; such a bright, brisk, and beautiful colour, as is like a bright and sparkling eye. Here is a various reading; it is written in the text, "in the purse" t; it is read in the margin, "in the cup"; and Jarchi's note takes in both,
"he that drinks wine sets his eye on the cup; and the vintner sets his on his purse;''
[when] it moveth itself aright; sparkles in the glass, or goes down the throat pleasantly; or rather looks well to the eye, and appears right and good, and promises a great deal of satisfaction and delight.
r כי "quia", some in Mercerus, Gejerus. s עינו "oculum suum", Montanus, Gejerus, Michaelis. t בכיס "in crumena, vel marsupio", Mercerus.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Another continuous exhortation rather than a collection of maxims.
Proverbs 23:16
The teacher rejoices when the disciple’s heart Proverbs 23:15 receives wisdom, and yet more when his lips can utter it.
Reins - See Job 19:27 note.
Proverbs 23:17
Envy sinners - Compare in Psalms 37:1; Psalms 73:3; the feeling which looks half-longingly at the prosperity of evil doers. Some connect the verb “envy” with the second clause, “envy not sinners, but envy, emulate, the fear of the Lord.”
Proverbs 23:18
Or, For if there is an end (hereafter), thine expectations shall not be cut off. There is an implied confidence in immortality.
Proverbs 23:20
Riotous eaters of flesh - The word is the same as “glutton” in Proverbs 23:21 and Deuteronomy 21:20.
Proverbs 23:21
The three forms of evil that destroy reputation and tempt to waste are brought together.
Drowsiness - Specially the drunken sleep, heavy and confused.
Proverbs 23:26
Observe - Another reading gives, “let thine eyes delight in my ways.”
Proverbs 23:28
As for a prey - Better as in the margin.
The transgressors - Better, the treacherous,” those that attack men treacherously.
Proverbs 23:29
Woe ... sorrow - The words in the original are interjections, probably expressing distress. The sharp touch of the satirist reproduces the actual inarticulate utterances of drunkenness.
Proverbs 23:30
Mixed wine - Wine flavored with aromatic spices, that increase its stimulating properties Isaiah 5:22. There is a touch of sarcasm in “go to seek.” The word, elsewhere used of diligent search after knowledge Proverbs 25:2; Job 11:7; Psalms 139:1, is used here of the investigations of connoisseurs in wine meeting to test its qualities.
Proverbs 23:31
His color - literally, “its eye,” the clear brightness, or the beaded bubbles on which the wine drinker looks with complacency.
It moveth itself aright - The Hebrew word describes the pellucid stream flowing pleasantly from the wineskin or jug into the goblet or the throat (compare Song of Solomon 7:9), rather than a sparkling wine.
Proverbs 23:32
Adder - Said to be the Cerastes, or horned snake.
Proverbs 23:34
The passage is interesting, as showing the increased familiarity of Israelites with the experiences of sea life (compare Psalms 104:25-26; Psalms 107:23-30).
In the midst of the sea - i. e., When the ship is in the trough of the sea and the man is on the deck. The second clause varies the form of danger, the man is in the “cradle” at the top of the mast, and sleeps there, regardless of the danger.
Proverbs 23:35
The picture ends with the words of the drunkard on waking from his sleep. Unconscious of the excesses of the night, his first thought is to return to his old habit.
When shall I awake ... - Better, when I shall awake I will seek it yet again.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Proverbs 23:31. Look not thou upon the wine — Let neither the colour, the odour, the sparkling, &c., of the wine, when poured out, induce thee to drink of it. However good and pure it may be, it will to thee be a snare, because thou art addicted to it, and hast no self-command.
