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Wine is a mocker, and beer is a brawler; Whoever is let astray by them is not wise.
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Alcohol's Personified Power
Commentators explain that this verse uses personification. Wine and strong drink are described as a 'mocker' and a 'brawler' because they produce these effects in the people who consume them. The focus is on the powerful, negative influence alcohol can have on a person's character and actions.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
“Wine” and “strong drink” are personified as themselves doing what they make men do. The latter (see Leviticus 10:9 note) is here, probably, the “p…
19th Century
Anglican
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging—that is, producing these effects in those who subject themselves to their power.…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Wine [is] a mocker, strong drink [is] raging Wine deceives a man; it not only overcomes him before he is aware, but it pr…
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