1 Esdras 3:10

10 The first wrote, "There is nothing stronger than wine."

1 Esdras 3:10 In-Context

8 Then each of them wrote down the best answer he could think of, sealed it, and put it under the emperor's pillow. They said to one another,

9 "When the emperor wakes up, the statements will be given to him. He and the three leading officials of Persia will decide who gave the wisest answer. The winner will be given the prize on the basis of what he has written."

10 The first wrote, "There is nothing stronger than wine."

11 The second wrote, "There is nothing stronger than the emperor."

12 And the third wrote, "There is nothing stronger than a woman, but truth can conquer anything."