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28 Such a woman lies in wait like a robber,
    and many are the men she deludes.

The Joys and Dangers of Wine[a]

29 Who endures misery? Who endures remorse?
    Who has strife? Who has anxiety?
Who becomes bruised without knowing the reason?
    Who has blackened eyes?
30 Those who linger over their wine too long,
    those who sample blended wines.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 23:29 This portrait of a drunkard is lacking in no detail. The last verse indicates the most damaging effect of drunkenness on the drunkard: the desire to drink again and total unconcern for bodily or spiritual harm.

28 Like a bandit she lies in wait(A)
    and multiplies the unfaithful among men.

Saying 19

29 Who has woe? Who has sorrow?
    Who has strife? Who has complaints?
    Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?
30 Those who linger over wine,(B)
    who go to sample bowls of mixed wine.

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