Sirach 31:40DRA
Catholic Bible · DRA · Verse 40 of 42
"The heat of drunkenness is the stumblingblock of the fool, lessening strength and causing wounds."
In context
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.
42Speak not to him words of reproach: and press him not in demanding again.