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At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder.
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Verse 32 is found in chapter 23 of Proverbs. The extended description of alcohol’s effects uses accumulating questions about pain, quarrels, wounds, and red eyes. Drink appears as a force that seduces through appearance and promises pleasure but ultimately produces harm. The conclusion is especially significant: the person who remains under its influence desires to drink again even after suffering the consequences. The proverb thus describes a cycle of seduction and repetition.
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Compare Proverbs 23:32 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 aber danach beißt er wie eine Schlange und sticht wie eine Otter.
Español · RVR1909 Mas al fin como serpiente morderá, Y como basilisco dará dolor:
Español · NTBT Al final muerde como una serpiente y pica como una víbora.
Français · LSG Il finit par mordre comme un serpent, Et par piquer comme un basilic.
Italiano · DIO1885 Egli morderà alla fine come il serpente, E pungerà come l’aspido.
Português · ARC No fim, picará como a cobra, e como o basilisco morderá.
中文 · RCUV 早期手抄本無此節，原中文譯本未收錄
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