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Ben Sira 31:30

Listen to Ben Sira 31:30
30 A drunken fool can lose his temper and hurt himself. His drinking makes him weak and an easy target for angry blows.

Ben Sira 31:30 In-Context

28 If you drink it in moderation and at the right time, it can lift your spirits and make you cheerful,
29 but if you drink when you are angry and upset, it leads to headaches, embarrassment, and disgrace.
30 A drunken fool can lose his temper and hurt himself. His drinking makes him weak and an easy target for angry blows.
31 Never rebuke a person when you have both been drinking. Don't hurt his feelings while he is having a good time. It's not the time to criticize anyone, or to ask him to pay back a debt.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.

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