1 Esdras 3:24LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 24 of 24
"O ye men, is not wine the strongest, that enforceth to do thus? And when he had so spoken, he held his peace."
In context
22and when they are in their cups, they forget their love both to friends and brethren, and a little after draw out swords:
23but when they are from the wine, they remember not what they have done.
24O ye men, is not wine the strongest, that enforceth to do thus? And when he had so spoken, he held his peace.