Proverbs 23:30
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 23:30 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 23:30 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 23:30 — KJV
“They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine.”
— Proverbs 23:30 (KJV)
Proverbs 23:30 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 23:30
“And thou shalt make the court of the tabernacle: for the south side southward there shall be hangings for the court of fine twined linen of an hundred cubits long for one side:”
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“And these bottles of wine, which we filled, were new; and, behold, they be rent: and these our garments and our shoes are become old by reason of the very long journey.”
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“The mother of Sisera looked out at a window, and cried through the lattice, Why is his chariot so long in coming? why tarry the wheels of his chariots?”
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“And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee.”
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“O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.”
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