Ecclesiastes 2:3

I decided to indulge in wine, while still remaining committed to wisdom. I also tried to indulge in foolishness, just enough to determine whether it was good for human beings under heaven given the short time of their lives.

Proverbs 20:1

Wine causes mocking, and beer causes fights; everyone led astray by them lacks wisdom.

Ecclesiastes 1:17

So I dedicated myself to learn about wisdom and knowledge, and about insanity and foolishness. And I discovered that this is also like chasing after the wind.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Let the conclusion of all of these thoughts be heard: Fear God and obey his commandments, for this is what it means to be human.

Genesis 47:9

"I'm 130 years old," Jacob replied. "My years have turned out to be few and unpleasant, but I haven't yet reached the age my ancestors did during their travels on earth."

1 Samuel 25:36

Abigail returned to Nabal, and he was there in his house holding a festival like the festival of a king. Nabal's heart was glad, and he was very drunk, so she didn't tell him anything at all until morning.

Job 14:14

If a human being dies, will he live again? I will endure the entire time of my assigned service, until I am changed.

Psalm 90:9-12

All our days pass away in your wrath; our years fade away and end like a sigh.

Proverbs 23:29-35

Who has woe? Who has grief? Who has contention? Who has complaints? Who has wounds without cause? Who has bloodshot eyes?

Proverbs 31:4-5

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

Ecclesiastes 2:24

The only worthwhile thing for a human being is to eat, drink, and enjoy life's goodness that he finds in what he accomplishes. This, I observed, is also from the hand of God himself,

Ecclesiastes 3:12-13

I have concluded that the only worthwhile thing for them is to take pleasure in doing good in life;

Ecclesiastes 7:18

It is good for you to grab hold of this and not let go, because whoever fears God will escape all of these extremes.

Ecclesiastes 7:25

I committed myself to understand, to learn, to search for wisdom and explanations, and to understand both the evil that is foolishness and the stupidity that is delusion.

Matthew 6:24

"No one can serve two masters, because either he will hate one and love the other, or be loyal to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and riches!"

2 Corinthians 6:15-17

What harmony exists between the Messiah and Beliar, or what do a believer and an unbeliever have in common?

Ephesians 5:18

Stop getting drunk with wine, which leads to wild living, but keep on being filled with the Spirit.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

I sought in mine heart to give myself unto wine, yet acquainting mine heart with wisdom; and to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was that good for the sons of men, which they should do under the heaven all the days of their life.

Bible References

Sought

Ecclesiastes 1:17
So I dedicated myself to learn about wisdom and knowledge, and about insanity and foolishness. And I discovered that this is also like chasing after the wind.
1 Samuel 25:36
Abigail returned to Nabal, and he was there in his house holding a festival like the festival of a king. Nabal's heart was glad, and he was very drunk, so she didn't tell him anything at all until morning.

Yet

Proverbs 20:1
Wine causes mocking, and beer causes fights; everyone led astray by them lacks wisdom.
Proverbs 31:4
It is not for kings, Lemuel Not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to desire liquor.
Ephesians 5:18
Stop getting drunk with wine, which leads to wild living, but keep on being filled with the Spirit.

And to lay

Ecclesiastes 7:18
It is good for you to grab hold of this and not let go, because whoever fears God will escape all of these extremes.
Proverbs 20:1
Wine causes mocking, and beer causes fights; everyone led astray by them lacks wisdom.
Proverbs 23:29
Who has woe? Who has grief? Who has contention? Who has complaints? Who has wounds without cause? Who has bloodshot eyes?
Matthew 6:24
"No one can serve two masters, because either he will hate one and love the other, or be loyal to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and riches!"
2 Corinthians 6:15
What harmony exists between the Messiah and Beliar, or what do a believer and an unbeliever have in common?

Till

Ecclesiastes 12:13
Let the conclusion of all of these thoughts be heard: Fear God and obey his commandments, for this is what it means to be human.

All

Genesis 47:9
"I'm 130 years old," Jacob replied. "My years have turned out to be few and unpleasant, but I haven't yet reached the age my ancestors did during their travels on earth."
Job 14:14
If a human being dies, will he live again? I will endure the entire time of my assigned service, until I am changed.
Psalm 90:9
All our days pass away in your wrath; our years fade away and end like a sigh.

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