Ben Sira 31:39

39 Wine drunken with excess is bitterness of the soul.

Ben Sira 31:39 In-Context

37 Sober drinking is health to soul and body.

38 Wine drunken with excess raiseth quarrels; and wrath, and many ruins.

39 Wine drunken with excess is bitterness of the soul.

40 The heat of drunkenness is the stumblingblock of the fool, lessening strength and causing wounds.

41 Rebuke not thy neighbour in a banquet of wine: and despise him not in hip mirth.