Proverbs 23:31

English Standard Version 2016

Do not look at wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly.

Cross References

1 John 2:16

For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world.

Psalm 119:37

Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways.

2 Samuel 11:2

It happened, late one afternoon, when David arose from his couch and was walking on the roof of the king’s house, that he saw from the roof a woman bathing; and the woman was very beautiful.

Mark 9:47

And if your eye causes you to sin, tear it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into hell,

Proverbs 6:25

Do not desire her beauty in your heart, and do not let her capture you with her eyelashes;

Job 33:1

“But now, hear my speech, O Job, and listen to all my words.

Ephesians 5:18

And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,

Song of Solomon 7:9

and your mouth like the best wine. It goes down smoothly for my beloved, gliding over lips and teeth.