26
Fire and water prove the temper of steel, so wine tests hearts in the strife of the proud.
27
Wine is like life to men, if you drink it in moderation. What is life to a man who is without wine? It has been created to make men glad.
28
Wine drunk in season and temperately is rejoicing of heart and gladness of soul.
29
Wine drunk to excess is bitterness of soul, with provocation and stumbling.
30
Drunkenness increases the anger of a fool to his injury, reducing his strength and adding wounds.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.