Ecclesiastes 10:17

That land is blessed whose king is of noble birth, whose princes feast at the right time, for strength, and not to become drunk.

Deuteronomy 14:26

You may spend the money to your heart's content to buy livestock, flocks, wine, strong drink, and whatever you desire. You and your household may eat there and rejoice in the presence of the LORD your God."

Proverbs 28:2-3

When a land transgresses, it gains a succession of leaders, but with an understanding and knowledgeable man, its stability endures.

Proverbs 31:4-5

It is not for kings, Lemuel Not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to desire liquor.

Ecclesiastes 10:6-7

Foolishness is given great honor, while the prosperous sit in lowly places.

Isaiah 5:11

"How terrible it will be for those who rise at dawn in order to grab a stiff drink, for those who stay up late at night as wine inflames them!

Jeremiah 30:21

Their leader will be one of their own, and their ruler will come from among them. I'll bring him near, and he will approach me, for who would otherwise dare to approach me?' declares the LORD.

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Blessed art thou, O land, when thy king is the son of nobles, and thy princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness!

And thy

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When

Ecclesiastes 10:6
Foolishness is given great honor, while the prosperous sit in lowly places.
Proverbs 28:2
When a land transgresses, it gains a succession of leaders, but with an understanding and knowledgeable man, its stability endures.
Jeremiah 30:21
Their leader will be one of their own, and their ruler will come from among them. I'll bring him near, and he will approach me, for who would otherwise dare to approach me?' declares the LORD.

And thy

Proverbs 31:4
It is not for kings, Lemuel Not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to desire liquor.

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Proverbs 31:4
It is not for kings, Lemuel Not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to desire liquor.

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