Proverbs 23:33 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Your eyes will look at immoral women, and your heart will speak twisted and wicked things.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is warning that excessive drinking leads to poor moral choices and corrupted thinking.

📚 Historical Context

Proverbs 23:33 is part of a larger passage in the Book of Proverbs, attributed to King Solomon, that warns about the dangers of excessive drinking and its moral consequences in ancient Israelite society. In that culture, wisdom literature like Proverbs was used to teach young people practical lessons on avoiding temptations that could lead to personal and spiritual ruin. This verse specifically illustrates how intoxication distorts judgment, causing one to see inappropriate attractions and speak foolishly.

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