21 It makes every heart rich, so that a man remembers neither king nor local governor. It makes people say things in large amounts. (WEB) 22 When they are in their cups, they forget their love both to friends and kindred, and before long draw their swords. (WEB) 23 But when they awake from their wine, they don’t remember what they have done. (WEB)
1 Esdras 3:21–23
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Sirach 31:28–30
28 Wine drunk in season and in moderation is joy of heart and gladness of soul: (WEB) 29 Wine drunk excessively is bitterness of soul, with provocation and conflict. (WEB) 30 Drunkenness increases the rage of a fool to his hurt. It diminishes strength and adds wounds. (WEB)
Testament of Judah 3:25–27
25 If ye drink wine in gladness, be ye modest in the fear of God. (T12) 26 For if in your gladness the fear of God departeth, then drunkenness ariseth and shamelessness stealeth in. (T12) 27 But if ye would live soberly do not touch wine at all, lest ye sin in words of outrage, and… (T12)
Proverbs 31:4–6
4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink, 5 lest they drink and forget what is decreed, depriving all the oppressed of justice. 6 Give strong drink to one who is perishing, and wine to the bitter in soul.
Testament of Simeon 2:7–9
7 Do ye also, my children, love each one his brother with a good heart, and the spirit of envy will withdraw from you. (T12) 8 For this maketh savage the soul and destroyeth the body; it causeth anger and war in the mind, and stirreth up unto deeds of blood, and leadeth… (T12)
Odes of Solomon 38:12–14
12 And they invite many to the banquet, (ODE) 13 And give them to drink of the wine of their intoxication, and remove their wisdom and knowledge, and so they make them without intelligence; (ODE) 14 And then they leave them; and then these go about like madmen corrupting: seeing th… (ODE)
Hosea 4:17–19
17 Ephraim is joined to idols; leave him alone! 18 When their liquor is gone, they turn to prostitution; their rulers dearly love disgrace. 19 The whirlwind has wrapped them in its wings, and their sacrifices will bring them shame.
Testament of Judah 3:6–8
6 And he adorned her with gold and pearls, and caused her to pour out wine for us at the feast with the beauty of women. (T12) 7 And the wine turned aside my eyes, and pleasure blinded my heart. (T12) 8 And I became enamoured of and I lay with her, and transgressed the commandme… (T12)
Hosea 4:10–12
10 They will eat but not be satisfied; they will be promiscuous but not multiply. For they have stopped obeying the LORD. 11 Promiscuity, wine, and new wine take away understanding. 12 My people consult their wooden idols, and their divining rods inform them. For a spir…
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