Avoid Hussies
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She hides and waits like a robber,
eager to make more men unfaithful.
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Who has anguish? Who has sorrow?
Who is always fighting? Who is always complaining?
Who has unnecessary bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?
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It is the one who spends long hours in the taverns,
trying out new drinks.
In the first proverb, "she" refers to a prostitute or a wayward wife.
The next two verses warn against getting drunk, but they don’t prohibit drinking wine. The focus is on staying sober. Even today, Jewish tradition emphasizes the importance of being sober at all times.
Let me ask you: I have been around young people my whole life and have seen many many students get drunk. They didn’t do it to enjoy wine with a nice meal—they did it because they were away from their parents, wanted to rebel, or were trying to fit in like they saw in movies. After that first experience, some quit drinking, some drank in moderation, and others kept getting drunk (and often failed out of college). What about you? Have you ever been drunk? If so, do you still get drunk?
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