The Bane and Antidote
J. Guthrie, M. A. Isaiah 5:22-23 Woe to them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink:… (with Habakkuk 2:15): — I. THE EVIL. 1. As affecting the individual. It is no trivial result to demoralise the human spirit. 2. As it ramifies itself throughout the framework of society. (1) As respects the family. (2) The wider circle of the general community. II. THE CURE. 1. Total abstinence. 2. Legislative prohibition. (J. Guthrie, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink: WEB: Woe to those who are mighty to drink wine, and champions at mixing strong drink;