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Proverbs 23:29-30
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The Joys and Dangers of Wine[a]

29 Who endures misery? Who endures remorse?
    Who has strife? Who has anxiety?
Who becomes bruised without knowing the reason?
    Who has blackened eyes?
30 Those who linger over their wine too long,
    those who sample blended wines.

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  1. Proverbs 23:29 This portrait of a drunkard is lacking in no detail. The last verse indicates the most damaging effect of drunkenness on the drunkard: the desire to drink again and total unconcern for bodily or spiritual harm.
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Proverbs 23:29-30
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29 (A)Who has woe? Who has sorrow?
    Who has strife? Who has complaining?
Who has (B)wounds without cause?
    Who has (C)redness of eyes?
30 Those who (D)tarry long over wine;
    those who go to try (E)mixed wine.

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