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29 Who ·has trouble [L cries “Woe!”]? Who ·has pain [L cries “Alas!”]?
    Who ·fights [has conflicts]? Who complains?
Who has unnecessary bruises?
    Who has ·bloodshot [glazed] eyes?
30 It is people who ·drink too much [L linger over] wine,
    who ·try out all different kinds of strong drinks [L go in search of the mixing vessel].
31 Don’t stare at the wine when it is red,
    when it sparkles in the cup,
    when it goes down smoothly.

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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,(A)
    who go to sample bowls of mixed wine.
31 Do not gaze at wine when it is red,
    when it sparkles in the cup,
    when it goes down smoothly!

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