Proverbs 23:30
29, 30. This picture is often sadly realized now.
mixed wine—(Compare Pr 9:2; Isa 5:11). Isaiah 5:22
22, 23. Sixth Woe—against corrupt judges, who, "mighty" in drinking "wine" (a boast still not uncommon), if not in defending their country, obtain the means of self-indulgence by taking bribes ("reward"). The two verses are closely joined [MAURER].
mingle strong drink—not with water, but spices to make it intoxicating (Pr 9:2, 5; So 8:2). take away the righteousness—set aside the just claims of those having a righteous cause.
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