Proverbs 23:32

“At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder.”

"At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder." - Proverbs 23:32
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What does Proverbs 23:32 mean?

Proverbs 23:32 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder." This verse is found within a passage that admonishes against the dangers of alcohol and the perils of excessive consumption. The imagery of a serpent…

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The Bitter End: Recognizing the Danger of Temptation

**Scriptural Focus: Proverbs 23:32** *“At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder.”* As we walk through life, we are often met with seductive temptations that promise joy, satisfaction, or relief from our burdens. Yet, the wisdom of Solomon illuminates a…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Discernment: Guarding Against the Bitter Fruits of Temptation

Heavenly Father, In this moment of stillness, we come before You with hearts yearning for wisdom and understanding. As we reflect on the truth found in Proverbs 23:32, we recognize the significance of your words: "At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an…

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Proverbs 23:32 - "At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder."
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Proverbs 3:32 - "For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous."
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Proverbs 23:23 - "Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding."
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Proverbs 10:32 - "The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness."
Proverbs 24:32 - "Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction."
Matthew 23:32 - "Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers."
2 Samuel 23:32 - "Eliahba the Shaalbonite, of the sons of Jashen, Jonathan,"
Proverbs 14:32 - "The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death."
Exodus 23:32 - "Thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor with their gods."
Acts 23:32 - "On the morrow they left the horsemen to go with him, and returned to the castle:"
1 Kings 4:32 - "And he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five."
Proverbs 1:32 - "For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them."
Proverbs 15:32 - "He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding."
Proverbs 6:32 - "But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul."
Proverbs 8:32 - "Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways."
Luke 23:32 - "And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death."
Proverbs 23:3 - "Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat."
Proverbs 18:23 - "The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly."
Proverbs 16:32 - "He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city."
"For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous." - Proverbs 3:32
Proverbs 23:10 - "Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless:"
Proverbs 23:20 - "Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:"