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Proverbs 23:32

Proverbs 23:32
At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

At the last it biteth like a serpent,.... Though it goes down sweetly, yet it leaves a sting behind it, intemperately drank; a nausea in the stomach, a stink in the breath, pains and giddiness in the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Proverbs 23:15-35

Another continuous exhortation rather than a collection of maxims. Pro 23:16 The teacher rejoices when the disciple’s heart Pro 23:15 receives wisdom, and yet more when his lips can utter it. Reins -…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Proverbs 23:29-35

Solomon here gives fair warning against the sin of drunkenness, to confirm what he had said, Pro 23:20.

I. He cautions all people to keep out of the way of temptations to this sin (Pro 23:31): Look…