Sirach 31:37DRA
Catholic Bible · DRA · Verse 37 of 42
"Sober drinking is health to soul and body."
In context
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.
37Sober drinking is health to soul and body.
38Wine drunken with excess raiseth quarrels; and wrath, and many ruins.
39Wine drunken with excess is bitterness of the soul.