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Proverbs 23:30

Proverbs 23:30
They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

They that tarry long at the wine,.... At drinking it. Do not care to stir from it when at it; spend whole days and…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Proverbs 23:15-35

Another continuous exhortation rather than a collection of maxims. Pro 23:16 The teacher rejoices when the disciple’s…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Proverbs 23:29-35

Solomon here gives fair warning against the sin of drunkenness, to confirm what he had said, Pro 23:20.

I. He cautions…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

seek There is a touch of irony (non caret sale, Maur.) in the use of a word in such a connection, which is used…