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those who go to try mixed wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those who linger over wine, who go to taste mixed drinks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Those who linger long at the wine, Those who go in search of mixed wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those who linger long over wine, Those who go to taste mixed wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Those who linger long over wine, Those who go to taste mixed wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Those who linger long over wine, Those who go to taste mixed wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Those who linger long over wine, Those who go to search out mixed wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Those who linger long over wine, Those who go to taste mixed wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those who linger over wine; those who go looking for mixed wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those who linger over wine, those who go looking for mixed wine. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />They that tarry long at the wine; They that go to seek out mixed wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Everyone who stays up late, having just one more drink. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek out mixed wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Those who drink glass after glass of wine and mix it with everything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Those who linger over their wine, who consume mixed drinks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those who linger over wine, who go to taste mixed drinks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Those who linger over wine, those who go looking for mixed wine. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Those who stay long at the wine; those who go to seek out mixed wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Those who stay long at the wine; those who go to seek out mixed wine. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Those lingering by the wine, "" Those going in to search out mixed wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Those tarrying by the wine, Those going in to search out mixed wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To those remaining at the wine; to those going to seek mixed wine.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Surely they that pass their time in wine, and study to drink of their cups. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Is it not those who linger over wine, and who strive to be drinking from their cups?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Whoever linger long over wine, whoever go around quaffing wine. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Those who linger late over wine, those who keep trying mixed wines.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Those 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />They that tarry long at the wine; They that go to try mixed wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Are not those of them that stay long at wine? <i>are</i> not <i>those</i> of them that haunt <i>the places</i> where banquets are? Be not drunk with wine; but converse with just men, and converse <i>with them</i> openly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/23-30.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=4782" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/23.htm">True Riches</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">29</span>Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has needless wounds? Who has bloodshot eyes? <span class="reftext">30</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/309.htm" title="309: lam·’a·ḥă·rîm (Prep-l, Art:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-mp) -- To remain behind, tarry. A primitive root; to loiter; by implication to procrastinate.">Those who linger</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over</a> <a href="/hebrew/3196.htm" title="3196: hay·yā·yin (Art:: N-ms) -- Wine. From an unused root meaning to effervesce; wine; by implication, intoxication.">wine,</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: lab·bā·’îm (Prep-l, Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">who go</a> <a href="/hebrew/2713.htm" title="2713: laḥ·qōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To search. A primitive root; properly, to penetrate; hence, to examine intimately.">to taste</a> <a href="/hebrew/4469.htm" title="4469: mim·sāḵ (N-ms) -- A mixed drink. From macak; mixture, i.e. wine mixed.">mixed drinks.</a> </span><span class="reftext">31</span>Do not gaze at wine while it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-18.htm">Ephesians 5:18</a></span><br />Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/5-11.htm">Isaiah 5:11</a></span><br />Woe to those who rise early in the morning in pursuit of strong drink, who linger into the evening, to be inflamed by wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/28-7.htm">Isaiah 28:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-21.htm">Galatians 5:21</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-10.htm">1 Corinthians 6:10</a></span><br />nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/2-15.htm">Habakkuk 2:15</a></span><br />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!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-13.htm">Romans 13:13</a></span><br />Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-3.htm">1 Peter 4:3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-34.htm">Luke 21:34</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-7.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:7</a></span><br />For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/4-11.htm">Hosea 4:11</a></span><br />to promiscuity, wine, and new wine, which take away understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joel/1-5.htm">Joel 1:5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/3-3.htm">1 Timothy 3:3</a></span><br />not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-23.htm">1 Timothy 5:23</a></span><br />Stop drinking only water and use a little wine instead, because of your stomach and your frequent ailments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/2-11.htm">Micah 2:11</a></span><br />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!</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine.</p><p class="hdg">tarry</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/20-1.htm">Proverbs 20:1</a></b></br> Wine <i>is</i> a mocker, strong drink <i>is</i> raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/9-21.htm">Genesis 9:21</a></b></br> And he drank of the wine, and was drunken; and he was uncovered within his tent.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/5-11.htm">Isaiah 5:11</a></b></br> Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, <i>that</i> they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, <i>till</i> wine inflame them!</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/8-27.htm">Bowls</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-3.htm">Linger</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-5.htm">Mixed</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-14.htm">Search</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-14.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-6.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/psalms/101-7.htm">Tarry</a> <a href="/psalms/70-5.htm">Tarrying</a> <a href="/psalms/119-103.htm">Taste</a> <a href="/psalms/139-23.htm">Try</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-20.htm">Wine</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/22-24.htm">Bowls</a> <a href="/micah/5-7.htm">Linger</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-17.htm">Mixed</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-2.htm">Search</a> <a href="/songs/1-12.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-35.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-11.htm">Tarry</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-11.htm">Tarrying</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-13.htm">Taste</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-1.htm">Try</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-31.htm">Wine</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 23</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/23-1.htm">Consider carefully what is before you</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical times, wine was a common beverage, often safer to drink than water due to fermentation. However, the Bible frequently cautions against drunkenness (<a href="/ephesians/5-18.htm">Ephesians 5:18</a>, <a href="/proverbs/20.htm">Proverbs 20:1</a>). 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 (<a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19-21</a>).<p><b>who go to taste mixed drinks</b><br>In ancient times, mixed drinks could refer to wine mixed with spices or other substances to enhance flavor or potency. This practice was common in various cultures, including the Egyptians and Greeks. The phrase implies a deliberate pursuit of stronger intoxicants, highlighting a deeper level of indulgence and potential addiction. This behavior contrasts with the biblical call to sobriety and vigilance (<a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a>). The pursuit of mixed drinks can symbolize a deeper spiritual issue of seeking fulfillment outside of God, echoing the warnings found in <a href="/isaiah/5-11.htm">Isaiah 5:11-12</a> about those who chase after strong drink and neglect the works of the Lord.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally 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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>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.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/wine_and_mixed_drinks.htm">Wine and Mixed Drinks</a></b><br>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.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_excess.htm">The Dangers of Excess</a></b><br>The verse warns against lingering over wine, which can lead to addiction and moral decay. Christians are called to exercise self-control and moderation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_vigilance.htm">Spiritual Vigilance</a></b><br>Just as physical intoxication dulls the senses, spiritual vigilance is necessary to avoid being led astray by worldly temptations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/influence_and_example.htm">Influence and Example</a></b><br>Believers are called to be examples to others. Indulgence in alcohol can impair judgment and damage one's witness to others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_fulfillment_in_god.htm">Seeking Fulfillment in God</a></b><br>Instead of seeking solace or escape in alcohol, Christians are encouraged to find their joy and fulfillment in their relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a></b><br>Engaging in a community of believers provides support and accountability, helping individuals resist the temptation to overindulge.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 23</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/christian_view_on_wine.htm">What is the Christian Perspective on drinking wine?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_ashkelon's_biblical_role.htm">What is the Bible's stance on alcohol consumption?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'rise_first'_mean.htm">What is the meaning of Proverbs 20:1?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_we_find_joy_in_the_lord_always.htm">Is overindulgence in food and drink wise or harmful?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(30) <span class= "bld">They that go to seek mixed wine.</span>--Or, <span class= "ital">To test; </span>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 <a href="/proverbs/9-2.htm" title="She has killed her beasts; she has mingled her wine; she has also furnished her table.">Proverbs 9:2</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 30.</span> - The answer to the above searching questions is here given. <span class="cmt_word">They that tarry long at the wine</span> (<a href="/isaiah/5-11.htm">Isaiah 5:11</a>), who sit till late hours drinking. <span class="cmt_word">They that go to seek mixed wine;</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span> go to the wine house, place of revelry, where they may taste and give their opinion upon "mixed wine," <span class="accented">mimsak</span>, 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." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/23-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Those who linger</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽמְאַחֲרִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(lam·’a·ḥă·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_309.htm">Strong's 309: </a> </span><span class="str2">To loiter, to procrastinate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">over</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wine,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיָּ֑יִן</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yā·yin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3196.htm">Strong's 3196: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wine, intoxication</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those who go</span><br /><span class="heb">לַ֝בָּאִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(lab·bā·’îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to taste</span><br /><span class="heb">לַחְקֹ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(laḥ·qōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2713.htm">Strong's 2713: </a> </span><span class="str2">To penetrate, to examine intimately</span><br /><br /><span class="word">mixed drinks.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמְסָֽךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(mim·sāḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4469.htm">Strong's 4469: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mixture, wine mixed</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/23-30.htm">Proverbs 23:30 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/23-30.htm">Proverbs 23:30 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/23-30.htm">Proverbs 23:30 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/23-30.htm">Proverbs 23:30 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/23-30.htm">Proverbs 23:30 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/23-30.htm">Proverbs 23:30 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/23-30.htm">Proverbs 23:30 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/23-30.htm">Proverbs 23:30 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/23-30.htm">Proverbs 23:30 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/23-30.htm">Proverbs 23:30 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/23-30.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 23:30 Those who stay long at the wine (Prov. 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