Sirach 31:35LXX

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"Wine was created from the beginning to make men joyful, and not to make them drunk."
— Sirach 31:35

En contexte

33What is his life, who is diminished with wine?

34What taketh away life? death.

35Wine was created from the beginning to make men joyful, and not to make them drunk.

36Wine drunken with moderation is the joy of the soul and the heart.

37Sober drinking is health to soul and body.