Verses 27-28
27, 28. A strange woman A lewd woman. Proverbs 23:27 very forcibly represents the helpless and all but inextricable condition of him who falls a prey to the wiles of a bad woman.
As for a prey Like a robber. Compare Proverbs 22:14.
Increaseth the transgressors Literally, the treacherous; those who act covertly, as under a cloak, or in the dark. Men of licentious habits are compelled to resort to falsehood, deception, and hypocrisy, in order both to cover up and support their vices. Compare Proverbs 7:12; Proverbs 22:14. “More iniquity springs from this source of evil than from any other in the whole system of sin, [strong drink excepted.] Women and strong drink cause millions to transgress.” Adam Clarke.
Proverbs 23:29-35 are a vivid description of the effects of indulgence in intoxicating drink.
Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? Or want, poverty, indigence. Lange says: “Literally, who hath ah? who hath alas?
The interjection אבוי is found only here.”
Babbling Or complaining, an anxious, restless state of mind.
Redness of eyes Blood-shot, blurred, or bleared eyes. (Genesis 49:12.) Literally, darkness or obscurity of eyes. It may, perhaps, refer to the obscurity of vision produced by intoxication.
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