‏ Proverbs 20:1

     1. mocker—scorner. Such men are made by wine.

      strong drink—made by spicing wine (compare Isa 5:11, 22); and it may include wine.

      raging—or boisterous as a drunkard.

      deceived—literally, "erring," or reeling.

‏ Proverbs 22:29

     29. Success rewards diligence (Pr 10:4; 21:5).

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