Proverbs for the Alcoholic
[29] Who has woe? Who has sorrow?
Who has strife? Who has complaints?
Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?
[30] Those who linger over wine,
who go to sample bowls of mixed wine.
[31] Do not gaze at wine when it is red,
when it sparkles in the cup,
when it goes down smoothly!
[32] In the end it bites like a snake
and poisons like a viper.
[33] Your eyes will see strange sights,
and your mind will imagine confusing things.
[34] You will be like one sleeping on the high seas,
lying on top of the rigging.
[35] “They hit me,” you will say, “but I’m not hurt!
They beat me, but I don’t feel it!
When will I wake up
so I can find another drink?”
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Keep the Faith. Best regards,
Bro. Rontabs, N.D.S.M.D.