1 Esdras 3:17

17 they were asked to explain what they had written. The bodyguard who had written about the strength of wine spoke first:

1 Esdras 3:17 In-Context

15 He took his seat in the council chamber and had the three statements read aloud.
16 "Bring in the three young men," he said, "and let them explain their answers." So when they were brought in,
17 they were asked to explain what they had written. The bodyguard who had written about the strength of wine spoke first:
18 "Gentlemen," he began, "wine is clearly the strongest thing in the world. It confuses the mind of everyone who drinks it.
19 It has exactly the same effect on everyone: king or orphan, slave or free, rich or poor.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.