Proverbs 23:30 nasb — Those who linger long over wine, Those who go to taste mixed wine.

NASB

"Those who linger long over wine, Those who go to taste mixed wine."

— Proverbs 23:30, NASB

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Proverbs 23 — Context

27

For a harlot is a deep pit And an adulterous woman is a narrow well.

28

Surely she lurks as a robber, And increases the faithless among men.

29

Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaining? Who has wounds without cause? Who has redness of eyes?

30

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

31

Do not look on the wine when it is red, When it sparkles in the cup, When it goes down smoothly;

32

At the last it bites like a serpent And stings like a viper.

33

Your eyes will see strange things And your mind will utter perverse things.

Proverbs 23:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 23:30 say?
Proverbs 23:30 in the NASB reads: “Those who linger long over wine, Those who go to taste mixed wine.”
Where is Proverbs 23:30 in the Bible?
Proverbs 23:30 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 23, verse 30.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 23:30.
What translation should I read Proverbs 23:30 in?
Proverbs 23:30 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 23:30?
Proverbs 23:30 reads (NASB): “Those who linger long over wine, Those who go to taste mixed wine.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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