Sirach 31:32LXX

Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 32 of 42

"Wine taken with sobriety is equal lire to men: if thou drink it moderately, thou shalt be sober."
Sirach 31:32

In context

30Challenge not them that love wine: for wine hath destroyed very many.

31Fire trieth hard iron: so wine drunk to excess shall rebuke the hearts of the proud.

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.

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