Ecclesiastes 2:3
I explored with my mind how to gratify myself with wine while [at the same time] having my mind remain steady and guide me wisely; and how to take control of foolishness, until I could see what was good for the sons of men to do under heaven all the days of their lives.
Proverbs 20:1
And whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise.
Ecclesiastes 1:17
And I set my mind to know [practical] wisdom and to discern [the character of] madness and folly [in which men seem to find satisfaction]; I realized that this too is a futile grasping and chasing after the wind.
Ecclesiastes 6:12
For who [
Ecclesiastes 12:13
When all has been heard, the end of the matter is: fear God [worship Him with awe-filled reverence, knowing that He is almighty God] and keep His commandments, for this applies to every person.
Genesis 47:9
Jacob said to Pharaoh, “The
1 Samuel 25:36
Then Abigail came to Nabal, and he was holding a feast in his house [for the shearers], like the feast of a king. And Nabal’s
Job 14:14
“If a man dies, will he live again?
I will wait all the days of my struggle
Until my change and release will come.
Psalm 90:9-12
For all our days pass away in Your wrath;
We have finished our years like a whispered sigh.
Proverbs 23:29-35
Who has woe? Who has sorrow?
Who has strife? Who has complaining?
Who has wounds without cause?
Whose eyes are red and dim?
Proverbs 31:4-5
It is not for kings, O Lemuel,
It is not for kings to drink wine,
Or for rulers to desire strong drink,
Ecclesiastes 2:24
There is nothing better for a man than to eat and drink and assure himself that there is good in his labor. Even this, I have seen, is from the hand of God.
Ecclesiastes 3:12-13
I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and to do good as long as they live;
Ecclesiastes 7:18
It is good that you take hold of one thing (righteousness) and also not let go of the other (wisdom); for the one who fears and worships God [with awe-filled reverence] will come forth with both of them.
Ecclesiastes 7:25
I turned around and directed my heart to know, to investigate and to seek [skillful and godly] wisdom and the reason for things, and to know that wickedness is folly and that foolishness is madness [leading to stupidity and recklessness].
Matthew 6:24
2 Corinthians 6:15-17
What harmony can there be between Christ and Belial (Satan)? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?
Ephesians 5:18
Do not get drunk with wine, for that is wickedness (corruption, stupidity), but be filled with the [Holy] Spirit and constantly guided by Him.
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And whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise.
It is not for kings, O Lemuel,
It is not for kings to drink wine,
Or for rulers to desire strong drink,
And to lay
And whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise.
Who has woe? Who has sorrow?
Who has strife? Who has complaining?
Who has wounds without cause?
Whose eyes are red and dim?
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“If a man dies, will he live again?
I will wait all the days of my struggle
Until my change and release will come.
For all our days pass away in Your wrath;
We have finished our years like a whispered sigh.