Sirach 31:39DRA

Catholic Bible · DRA · Verse 39 of 42

"Wine drunken with excess is bitterness of the soul."
Sirach 31:39

In context

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.

40The heat of drunkenness is the stumblingblock of the fool, lessening strength and causing wounds.

41Rebuke not thy neighbour in a banquet of wine: and despise him not in hip mirth.

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