Proverbs 23:31

A Conservative Version

Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly.

Cross References

1 John 2:16

Because everything in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the arrogance of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

Psalm 119:37

Turn away my eyes from beholding vanity, and enliven me in thy ways.

2 Samuel 11:2

And it came to pass at evening, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king's house. And from the roof he saw a woman bathing, and the woman was very beautiful to look upon.

Mark 9:47

And if thine eye may cause thee to stumble, pluck it out. It is good for thee to enter into the kingdom of God one-eyed, rather than having two eyes to be cast into the hell of fire,

Proverbs 6:25

Do not lust after her beauty in thy heart, nor let her take thee with her eyelids.

Job 33:1

However, Job, I pray thee, hear my speech, and hearken to all my words.

Ephesians 5:18

And do not become intoxicated with wine, during which is debauchery, but be filled in Spirit,

Song of Solomon 7:9

and thy mouth like the best wine, that goes down smoothly for my beloved, gliding through the lips and teeth.