Thematic Bible: In excess
Thematic Bible
Wine » In excess » Impairs the health
In the morning, when Nabal was sober, his wife told him about these matters. He had a stroke and was paralyzed.
Wine » In excess » Leads to sorrow and contention
Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has wounds without cause? Who has dullness of the eyes? Those who linger over wine, those who go looking for mixed wine.
Wine » In excess » Leads to remorse
Do not look on the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly. Afterward it bites like a snake, and stings like a viper.
Wine » In excess » Impairs the judgment and memory
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink, lest they drink and forget what is decreed, and remove from all the poor their legal rights.
Wine » In excess » Forbidden
And do not get drunk with wine, which is debauchery, but be filled by the Spirit,
Wine » In excess » Infuriates the temper
Wine is a mocker and strong drink is a brawler; whoever goes astray by them is not wise.
Wine » In excess » Inflames the passions
Those who get up early to drink beer are as good as dead, those who keep drinking long after dark until they are intoxicated with wine.