Proverbs 23:31

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 23:31

BSB

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

AKJV

Look not you on the wine when it is red, when it gives his color in the cup, when it moves itself aright.

CPDV

Do not gaze into the wine when it turns gold, when its color shines in the glass. It enters pleasantly,

ERV

Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth its colour in the cup, when it goeth down smoothly.

NHEB

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

SMT

Thou shalt not look upon wine when it shall be red, when it shall give its eye in the cup, it will go about in uprightnesses.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 23:31

LookH7200VerbnotthouuponthewineH3196Noun MasculinewhenitisredH119VerbwhenitgivethH5414VerbhiscolourH5869NouninthecupH3599Noun MasculinewhenitmovethH1980VerbitselfarightH4339Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 23:31

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 23:31

Summary

Avoid temptation of appealing intoxicants

Event

Warning against alluring drink

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC