Sirach 31:38LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 38 of 42
"Wine drunken with excess raiseth quarrels; and wrath, and many ruins."
In context
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.
40The heat of drunkenness is the stumblingblock of the fool, lessening strength and causing wounds.