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isaiah 5:11 Woe to those who rise early in the morning that they may pursue strong drink; Who stay up late in the evening that wine may inflame them!

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      11. Second Woe--against intemperance.
      early--when it was regarded especially shameful to drink (Ac 2:15; 1Th 5:7). Banquets for revelry began earlier than usual (Ec 10:16, 17).
      strong drink--Hebrew, sichar, implying intoxication.
      continue--drinking all day till evening.

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