1 Esdras 3:24

24 O ye men, is not wine the strongest, that forceth to do thus?" And when he had so spoken, he held his peace.

1 Esdras 3:24 In-Context

22 And when they are in their cups, they forget their love both of friends and brethren, and a little after draw out swords.

23 But when they are away from the wine, they remember not what they have done.Œ

24 O ye men, is not wine the strongest, that forceth to do thus?" And when he had so spoken, he held his peace.