Proverbs 23:34

Proverbs 23:35 nasb — "They struck me, but I did not become ill; They beat me, but I did not know it. When shall I awake? I will seek another…

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""They struck me, but I did not become ill; They beat me, but I did not know it. When shall I awake? I will seek another drink.""

— Proverbs 23:35, NASB

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KJV
“They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick; they have beaten me, and I felt it not: when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again. ”
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BBE
“They have overcome me, you will say, and I have no pain; they gave me blows without my feeling them: when will I be awake from my wine? I will go after it again.”
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KJVA
“They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick; they have beaten me, and I felt it not: when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again. ”
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Proverbs 23 — Context

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

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

And you will be like one who lies down in the middle of the sea, Or like one who lies down on the top of a mast.

"They struck me, but I did not become ill; They beat me, but I did not know it. When shall I awake? I will seek another drink."

Proverbs 23:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 23:35 say?

Proverbs 23:35 in the NASB reads: “"They struck me, but I did not become ill; They beat me, but I did not know it. When shall I awake? I will seek another drink."”

Where is Proverbs 23:35 in the Bible?

Proverbs 23:35 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 23, verse 35.

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 23:35.

What translation should I read Proverbs 23:35 in?

Proverbs 23:35 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 23:35?

Proverbs 23:35 reads (NASB): “"They struck me, but I did not become ill; They beat me, but I did not know it. When shall I awake? I will seek another drink."” 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.

Proverbs 23:35 nasb — "They struck me, but I did not become ill; They beat me, but I did not know it. When shall I awake? I will seek another…

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Proverbs 23 — Context

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