Proverbs 23:35

They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick; they have beaten me, and I felt it not: when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 23:35

BSB

"They struck me, but I feel no pain! They beat me, but I did not know it! When can I wake up to search for another drink?"

AKJV

They have stricken me, shall you say, and I was not sick; they have beaten me, and I felt it not: when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again.

CPDV

And you will say: "They have beaten me, but I did not feel pain. They have dragged me, and I did not realize it. When will I awaken and find more wine?"

ERV

They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not hurt; they have beaten me, and I felt it not: when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again.

NHEB

"They hit me, and I was not hurt. They beat me, and I do not feel it. When will I wake up? I can do it again. I can find another."

SMT

They struck me, I was not pained; they beat me, I knew not: when shall I awake? I will add, I will yet seek it.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 23:35

TheyhavestrickenH5221VerbmeshaltthousayandIwasnotsickH2470VerbtheyhavebeatenH1986VerbmeandIfeltH3045VerbitnotwhenshallIawakeH6974VerbIwillseekH1245VerbityetH3254Verbagain

Commentary for Proverbs 23:35

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Proverbs 23:35

Summary

Drunken compulsion returns despite repeated harm

Event

Describing addictive relapse

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC