Proverbs 23:31 bbe — Keep your eyes from looking on the wine when it is red, when its colour is bright in the cup, when it goes smoothly dow…

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"Keep your eyes from looking on the wine when it is red, when its colour is bright in the cup, when it goes smoothly down:"

— Proverbs 23:31, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 23 — Context

28

Yes, she is waiting secretly like a beast for its food, and deceit by her is increased among men.

29

Who says, Oh! who says, Ah! who has violent arguments, who has grief, who has wounds without cause, whose eyes are dark?

30

Those who are seated late over the wine: those who go looking for mixed wine.

31

Keep your eyes from looking on the wine when it is red, when its colour is bright in the cup, when it goes smoothly down:

32

In the end, its bite is like that of a snake, its wound like the wound of a poison-snake.

33

Your eyes will see strange things, and you will say twisted things.

34

Yes, you will be like him who takes his rest on the sea, or on the top of a sail-support.

Proverbs 23:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 23:31 say?
Proverbs 23:31 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Keep your eyes from looking on the wine when it is red, when its colour is bright in the cup, when it goes smoothly down:”
Where is Proverbs 23:31 in the Bible?
Proverbs 23:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 23, verse 31.
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 23:31.
What translation should I read Proverbs 23:31 in?
Proverbs 23:31 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 23:31?
Proverbs 23:31 reads (BBE): “Keep your eyes from looking on the wine when it is red, when its colour is bright in the cup, when it goes smoothly down:” 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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