Pro 9:2, 5, Isa 5:22 | JFB | STEP | 2. mingled —to enhance the flavor ( ). furnished

Proverbs 9:2

2. mingled—to enhance the flavor (Pr 23:30; Isa 5:22).

furnished—literally, "set out," "arranged."

Proverbs 9:5

4-6. (Compare Pr 1:4; 6:32). Wisdom not only supplies right but forbids wrong principles.

Isaiah 5:22

22, 23. Sixth Woe—against corrupt judges, who, "mighty" in drinking "wine" (a boast still not uncommon), if not in defending their country, obtain the means of self-indulgence by taking bribes ("reward"). The two verses are closely joined [MAURER].

mingle strong drink—not with water, but spices to make it intoxicating (Pr 9:2, 5; So 8:2).

take away the righteousness—set aside the just claims of those having a righteous cause.