Ben Sira 31:34

34 What taketh away life? death.

Ben Sira 31:34 In-Context

32 Wine taken with sobriety is equal lire to men: if thou drink it moderately, thou shalt be sober.

33 What is his life, who is diminished with wine?

34 What taketh away life? death.

35 Wine was created from the beginning to make men joyful, and not to make them drunk.

36 Wine drunken with moderation is the joy of the soul and the heart.