KJV ORIGINAL
At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
In the end, it will bite you like a snake and sting you like a poisonous viper.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is warning that something seemingly harmless will eventually cause serious harm and pain.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a warning about excessive drinking in Proverbs 23:29-35, written during Solomon's time when wine was common but its dangers were well understood. The imagery of serpents and adders (poisonous snakes) would have been particularly vivid to ancient audiences who regularly encountered these dangerous creatures in their daily lives.
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