Proverbs 23:30 meaning and explanation

Those who linger over wine, who go to taste mixed drinks.

Proverbs 23:30, Berean Standard Bible

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This verse belongs to a father's instruction to his son, describing the person headed for the woe and sorrow listed in the previous verse. The Hebrew verb rendered "linger" suggests staying long over wine, making it the center of the evening rather than a passing drink.

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