Ben Sira 31:35

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

Ben Sira 31:35 In-Context

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.

37 Sober drinking is health to soul and body.