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1 Esdras 3:17
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they were asked to explain what they had written. The bodyguard who had written about the strength of wine spoke first:
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He took his seat in the council chamber and had the three statements read aloud.
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"Bring in the three young men," he said, "and let them explain their answers." So when they were brought in,
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they were asked to explain what they had written. The bodyguard who had written about the strength of wine spoke first:
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"Gentlemen," he began, "wine is clearly the strongest thing in the world. It confuses the mind of everyone who drinks it.
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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.