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28 They ambush you like robbers
    and cause many men to be unfaithful to their wives.

29 Who has trouble? Who has pain?
    Who fights? Who complains?
Who has unnecessary bruises?
    Who has bloodshot eyes?
30 It is people who drink too much wine,
    who try out all different kinds of strong drinks.

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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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