Ecclesiastes 2:3
I thought deeply about the effects of indulging myself with wine (all the while my mind was guiding me with wisdom) and the effects of behaving foolishly, so that I might discover what is profitable for people to do on earth during the few days of their lives.
Proverbs 20:1
Wine is a mocker and strong drink is a brawler; whoever goes astray by them is not wise.
Ecclesiastes 1:17
So I decided to discern the benefit of wisdom and knowledge over foolish behavior and ideas; however, I concluded that even this endeavor is like trying to chase the wind!
Ecclesiastes 6:12
For no one knows what is best for a person during his life -- during the few days of his fleeting life -- for they pass away like a shadow. Nor can anyone tell him what the future will hold for him on earth.
Ecclesiastes 12:13
Having heard everything, I have reached this conclusion: Fear God and keep his commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.
Genesis 47:9
Jacob said to Pharaoh, "All the years of my travels are 130. All the years of my life have been few and painful; the years of my travels are not as long as those of my ancestors."
1 Samuel 25:36
When Abigail went back to Nabal, he was holding a banquet in his house like that of the king. Nabal was having a good time and was very intoxicated. She told him absolutely nothing until morning's light.
Job 14:14
If a man dies, will he live again? All the days of my hard service I will wait until my release comes.
Psalm 90:9-12
Yes, throughout all our days we experience your raging fury; the years of our lives pass quickly, like a sigh.
Proverbs 23:29-35
Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has wounds without cause? Who has dullness of the eyes?
Proverbs 31:4-5
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink,
Ecclesiastes 2:24
There is nothing better for people than to eat and drink, and to find enjoyment in their work. I also perceived that this ability to find enjoyment comes from God.
Ecclesiastes 3:12-13
I have concluded that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to enjoy themselves as long as they live,
Ecclesiastes 7:18
It is best to take hold of one warning without letting go of the other warning; for the one who fears God will follow both warnings.
Ecclesiastes 7:25
I tried to understand, examine, and comprehend the role of wisdom in the scheme of things, and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the insanity of folly.
Matthew 6:24
"No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.
2 Corinthians 6:15-17
And what agreement does Christ have with Beliar? Or what does a believer share in common with an unbeliever?
Ephesians 5:18
And do not get drunk with wine, which is debauchery, but be filled by the Spirit,