Proverbs 23:33
Proverbs 23:33 in Multiple Translations
Your eyes will see strange things, and your mind will utter perversities.
Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things.
Thine eyes shall behold strange things, And thy heart shall utter perverse things.
Your eyes will see strange things, and you will say twisted things.
You'll hallucinate, seeing strange things, and your confused mind will make you say all kinds of craziness.
Thine eyes shall looke vpon strange women, and thine heart shall speake lewde things.
Thine eyes see strange women, And thy heart speaketh perverse things.
Your eyes will see strange things, and your mind will imagine confusing things.
Thy eyes shall behold strange women, and thy heart shall utter perverse things.
Thy eyes shall behold strange women, and thy heart shall utter perverse things.
You [SYN] will think that you are seeing strange/weird things, and you [SYN] will not be able to think clearly or speak clearly.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 23:33
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Proverbs 23:33 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עֵ֭ינֶי/ךָ
יִרְא֣וּ
זָר֑וֹת
וְ֝/לִבְּ/ךָ֗
יְדַבֵּ֥ר
תַּהְפֻּכֽוֹת
עֵ֭ינֶי/ךָ
ʻayin
H5869
eye
N-cd | Suff
יִרְא֣וּ
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
זָר֑וֹת
zûwr
H2114
be a stranger
Adj
וְ֝/לִבְּ/ךָ֗
lêb
H3820
heart
Conj | N-ms | Suff
יְדַבֵּ֥ר
dâbar
H1696
to speak
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
תַּהְפֻּכֽוֹת
tahpukâh
H8419
perversity
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 23:33
עֵ֭ינֶי/ךָ
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
N-cd | Suff
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
יִרְא֣וּ
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
זָר֑וֹת
zûwr
H2114
"be a stranger"
Adj
This word has several meanings, including being a stranger or foreigner, like when Abraham lived in Egypt as a foreigner. It can also mean to commit adultery, highlighting the idea of turning aside from what is right and proper, as warned against in Proverbs 5.
Definition: 1) to be strange, be a stranger 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to become estranged 1a2) strange, another, stranger, foreigner, an enemy (participle) 1a3) strange woman, prostitute, harlot (meton) 1b) (Niphal) to be estranged 1c) (Hophal) to be a stranger, be one alienated
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: (come from) another (man, place), fanner, go away, (e-) strange(-r, thing, woman). See also: Exodus 29:33; Proverbs 11:15; Psalms 44:21.
וְ֝/לִבְּ/ךָ֗
lêb
H3820
"heart"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
יְדַבֵּ֥ר
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
תַּהְפֻּכֽוֹת
tahpukâh
H8419
"perversity"
N-fp
This word means being stubborn or disobedient, often in a harmful way. It describes actions that go against God's will, like in Deuteronomy where it warns against turning away from God. In Proverbs, it talks about the dangers of a perverse heart.
Definition: perversity, perverse thing
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: (very) froward(-ness, thing), perverse thing. See also: Deuteronomy 32:20; Proverbs 10:31; Proverbs 2:12.
Study Notes — Proverbs 23:33
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- Proverbs 23:33 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 23:33
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 23:33
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 23:33
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 23:33
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 23:33
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 23:33
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 23:33
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 23:33
- Sermons on Proverbs 23:33
Context — Saying 19
31Do not gaze at wine while it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly.
32In the end it bites like a snake and stings like a viper.
33Your eyes will see strange things, and your mind will utter perversities.
34You will be like one sleeping on the high seas or lying on the top of a mast: 35“They struck me, but I feel no pain! They beat me, but I did not know it! When can I wake up to search for another drink?”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jude 1:12–13 | These men are hidden reefs in your love feasts, shamelessly feasting with you but shepherding only themselves. They are clouds without water, carried along by the wind; fruitless trees in autumn, twice dead after being uprooted. They are wild waves of the sea, foaming up their own shame; wandering stars, for whom blackest darkness has been reserved forever. |
| 2 | Psalms 69:12 | Those who sit at the gate mock me, and I am the song of drunkards. |
| 3 | Daniel 5:4 | As they drank the wine, they praised their gods of gold and silver, bronze and iron, wood and stone. |
| 4 | Proverbs 31:5 | lest they drink and forget what is decreed, depriving all the oppressed of justice. |
| 5 | Hosea 7:5 | The princes are inflamed with wine on the day of our king; so he joins hands with those who mock him. |
| 6 | Proverbs 2:12 | to deliver you from the way of evil, from the man who speaks perversity, |
| 7 | Genesis 19:32–38 | Come, let us get our father drunk with wine so we can sleep with him and preserve his line.” So that night they got their father drunk with wine, and the firstborn went in and slept with her father; he was not aware when she lay down or when she got up. The next day the older daughter said to the younger, “Look, I slept with my father last night. Let us get him drunk with wine again tonight so you can go in and sleep with him and we can preserve our father’s line.” So again that night they got their father drunk with wine, and the younger daughter went in and slept with him; he was not aware when she lay down or when she got up. Thus both of Lot’s daughters became pregnant by their father. The older daughter gave birth to a son and named him Moab. He is the father of the Moabites of today. The younger daughter also gave birth to a son, and she named him Ben-ammi. He is the father of the Ammonites of today. |
Proverbs 23:33 Summary
[Proverbs 23:33 tells us that when we let our guard down and give in to sinful desires, like excessive drinking, our minds can become clouded and we can start to see and believe things that are not true. This can lead to us saying and doing things that are hurtful and wrong, as warned against in Ephesians 5:18. By staying close to God and following His wisdom, we can avoid these pitfalls and stay on the right path, as encouraged in Psalm 119:105. Remember, God's Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path, guiding us through life's challenges.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to see strange things in Proverbs 23:33?
This verse warns that excessive drinking can lead to altered perceptions and impaired judgment, causing one to see or experience things that are not real or are distorted, much like the effects described in Hosea 4:11 and Isaiah 28:7.
How does the mind utter perversities in this context?
The uttering of perversities refers to the foolish and often sinful things that a person might say or think when under the influence of alcohol, as seen in the reckless behavior described in Proverbs 20:1 and Ephesians 5:18.
Is this verse only talking about drunkenness or is there a broader application?
While the immediate context is about the dangers of drunkenness, the principles of Proverbs 23:33 can also apply to any situation where one's judgment is clouded by sin or worldly influences, leading to distorted thinking and behavior, as warned against in Romans 12:2 and 1 Corinthians 6:12.
How can we protect ourselves from seeing strange things and uttering perversities?
To avoid the pitfalls described in Proverbs 23:33, it's essential to follow the wisdom of Proverbs 23:31, being mindful of the dangers of excessive drinking and instead choosing to walk in the light of God's wisdom, as encouraged in Psalm 119:105 and Proverbs 2:6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some 'strange things' that I have seen or experienced when my judgment was clouded by sin or worldly influences?
- How have I uttered 'perversities' in my thoughts, words, or actions when I was not walking in the wisdom of God?
- What steps can I take to ensure that my eyes are fixed on the truth of God's Word and my mind is filled with the wisdom of the Lord?
- In what ways can I apply the warning of Proverbs 23:33 to areas of my life beyond just the issue of drunkenness?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 23:33
Thine eyes shall behold strange women,.... Being inflamed with wine, shall look upon women, other men's wives, and lust after them; or harlots, whom seeking after or meeting with, when in their cups,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 23:33
Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things. Thine eyes shall behold (i:e. look out for) strange women. Lust is inflamed by wines. (Genesis 19:31-35; Hosea 4:18).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 23:33
Behold, with evil intent, or lustfully, which is the effect of drinking much wine, as is noted in Scripture, ,35 Hosea 4:18, and other authors. Thine heart shall utter perverse things; thine heart, which, when thou hadst the use of thy wit, concealed, will then discover its wickedness by filthy and perverse speeches.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 23:33
Proverbs 23:33 Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things.Ver. 33. Thine eyes shall behold strange women.] Venter aestuans mero, spumat in libidinem, saith Jerome. A belly filled with wine, foameth out filthiness. Wine is the milk of Venus, saith another. Drunkenness is the gallery that lechery walketh through, saith a third. Thine heart shall utter perverse things.] Preposterous, distorted, dislocated matters: soliciting thy neighbour’ s wife to wickedness; or otherwise vomiting out that which God hateth, and godly men abhor. Aφροδιτηςγαλα. - Arist. Vina parent animos Veneri. - Ovid.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 23:33
(33) Thine eyes shall behold strange women.—i.e., look out for them, impurity being the constant attendant of drunkenness. Or, the word may be translated “strange things,” referring to the strange fancies of a drunkard, the horrible and fantastic visions present to his disordered brain. Perverse things.—His notions of right and wrong being completely distorted.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 23:33
Verse 33. Thine eyes shall behold strange women] Evil concupiscence is inseparable from drunkenness. Mr. Herbert shows these effects well: - He that is drunken may his mother kill, Big with his sister: he hath lost the reins; Is outlawed by himself. All kinds of ill Did, with his liquor, slide into his veins. The drunkard forfeits man; and doth divest All worldly right, save what he hath by beast. HERBERT'S Poems. - The Church Porch.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 23:33
33. strange women] This rendering, which is retained in R.V. marg. (comp. ἀλλοτρίαν, LXX.; extraneas, Vulg.), is in keeping with the usage of the word in this Book, and with the undoubted connection between excess of wine and lust; but strange things, R.V. text, preserves the parallelism better: the eye of the drunkard is haunted by strange visions; his mouth utters perverse words.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 23:33
33. Eyes… heart — Intoxicating drinks inflame lust, and produce all manner of improper language.
Sermons on Proverbs 23:33
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Jude by Richard Owen Roberts | This sermon emphasizes the importance of being like charted wreaths, laden clouds, fruit-bearing trees, gentle waves, and fixed stars in our Christian walk, contrasting it with the |
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Jude - Mockers in Last Days by Martin Geehan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of avoiding lasciviousness and denying the Lord Jesus Christ. He warns that there will be mockers who will creep into the fel |
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The Inner Man by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the preacher shares his experience at a convention in Germany where he witnessed a crowded and lively gathering of preachers and attendees. However, he noticed that |
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You Will Reap What You Sow by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of honesty and integrity in our actions. He uses the example of people who were sneaky and dishonest in taking free potatoes, |
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The Message of Jude by G. Campbell Morgan | G. Campbell Morgan emphasizes the urgent message of Jude regarding the peril of apostasy, defining it as a moral failure rather than mere intellectual doubt. He illustrates the nat |
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2 Peter 2:17 by John Gill | John Gill expounds on 2 Peter 2:17, illustrating the deceptive nature of false teachers who appear promising but ultimately provide nothing of substance, likening them to dry wells |
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2 Peter 2:13 by John Gill | John Gill expounds on 2 Peter 2:13, emphasizing the consequences of unrighteousness and the just punishment that awaits those who indulge in sinful pleasures without regard for fut |