34 You will be like one sleeping on the high seas,
lying on top of the rigging.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Rumor has it that I imbibed in my Navy years.
I had been at the top of the rigging, too.
But never at the same time.
Restrain your consumption of alcohol.
#sleeping #high_seas #seas #lying #top_of_the_rigging #rigging
33 Your eyes will see strange sights,
and your mind will imagine confusing things.
Proverbs Club Commentary
While alcohol is not condemned in this proverb,
two problematic symptoms are revealed.
#eyes #strange_sights #mind #confusing_things #strange #sights #mind #imagine #confusing #things
31 Do not gaze at wine when it is red,
when it sparkles in the cup,
when it goes down smoothly!
32 In the end it bites like a snake
and poisons like a viper.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Wine is a pleasure to quaff.
But it starts a craving that only cripples.
#gaze #wine #red #sparkles #cup #smoothly #in the end #bites #snake #poisons #viper
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,
who go to sample bowls of mixed wine.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Alcoholism introduces many chronic issues.
Including:
Woe
Sorrow
Strife
Complaints
Needless Bruises
Bloodshot Eyes
26 My son, give me your heart
and let your eyes delight in my ways,
27 for an adulterous woman is a deep pit,
and a wayward wife is a narrow well.
28 Like a bandit she lies in wait
and multiplies the unfaithful among men.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Adultery is condemned in the Old Covenant And The New.
Preserve your family.
Be faithful.
