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Proverbs 23:30

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They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine.
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  1. Ephesians 5:18Rank 1 from verse 30
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    18And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

  2. Isaiah 5:11Rank 2 from verse 30
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    11¶ Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them!

  3. Proverbs 20:1Rank 3 from verse 30
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    1WINE is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

  4. Amos 6:6Rank 4 from verse 30
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    6That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.

  5. Proverbs 9:2Rank 5 from verse 30
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    2She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table.

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Proverbs 23:30

COMBINED MEANING

tarry

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To stay, remain, wait, delay, lodge, continue in a place, or withhold departure or action for a time.

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long

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Sense 1: Extending a great distance or duration. Sense 2: To desire earnestly.

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wine

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The produce of grapes or other fruit used as a drink.

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mixed

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Promiscuous; consisting of various kinds or different things.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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29Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes?

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

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31Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright.

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