Proverbs 23:31

“Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, etc.] Or, “because it is red”f643; or shows itself red. Which was the only wine used in the land of Canaan, or, however, the most esteemed of, and that most of art which had the best colour; when it had a good, bright, red colour, or sparkled, and looked bright and beautiful, so the word signifies; and then it should not be looked upon: not that it is unlawful to look upon the colour of wine, and thereby judge of its goodness; but it should not be looked upon with a greedy eye, so as vehemently to desire it, which will lead to an intemperate use of it; just as looking upon a woman, so as to lust after her, is forbidden, (<400528>Matthew 5:28); when…”

“when . . . red--the color denoting greater strength (compare Gen 49:11; Deu 32:14). giveth . . . cup--literally, "gives its eye," that is, sparkles. moveth . . . aright--Perhaps its foaming is meant.”

“Another continuous exhortation rather than a collection of maxims. Proverbs 23:16 The teacher rejoices when the disciple’s heart Proverbs 23:15 receives wisdom, and yet more when his lips can utter it. Reins - See Job 19:27 note. Proverbs 23:17 Envy sinners - Compare in Psalms 37:1; Psalms 73:3; the feeling which looks half-longingly at the prosperity of evil doers. Some connect the verb “envy” with the second clause, “envy not sinners, but envy, emulate, the fear of the Lord.” Proverbs 23:18 Or, For if there is an end (hereafter), thine expectations shall not be cut off. There is an implied confidence in immortality. Proverbs 23:20 Riotous eaters of flesh - The word is the same as “glutton”…”

“Red - Which was the colour of the best wines in that country. Aright - When it sparkles, and seems to smile upon a man. Proverbs 23:34”

“Pro 6:25; Sa2 11:2; Job 33:1; Psa 119:37; Mat 5:28-30; Mar 9:47; Jo1 2:16 Proverbs 23:32”