1 Esdras 3:18

18 "Gentlemen," he began, "wine is clearly the strongest thing in the world. It confuses the mind of everyone who drinks it.

1 Esdras 3:18 In-Context

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.

20 It makes every thought happy and carefree, and makes one forget every sorrow and responsibility.