KJV ORIGINAL
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Wine makes fun of people, and strong alcohol causes violent anger. Anyone who is fooled by these drinks is not wise.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is warning that alcohol can deceive people and lead them to make unwise, destructive choices.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb was written during a time when wine and fermented drinks were common in ancient Israel, both for celebration and daily consumption. The wisdom literature of Proverbs often addressed practical matters of daily life, including the dangers of excess. Ancient cultures understood that while alcohol had legitimate uses, it could also lead to poor judgment, violence, and social problems.
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