Sirach 31:34DRA
Catholic Bible · DRA · Verse 34 of 42
"What taketh away life? death."
In context
32Wine taken with sobriety is equal lire to men: if thou drink it moderately, thou shalt be sober.
33What is his life, who is diminished with wine?
34What taketh away life? death.
35Wine was created from the beginning to make men joyful, and not to make them drunk.
36Wine drunken with moderation is the joy of the soul and the heart.