Thematic Bible: In excess
Thematic Bible
Wine » In excess » Impairs the health
And it came to pass, in the morning, when the wine had gone out of Nabal, and his wife told him these things, that his heart died within him, and he became like a stone.
Wine » In excess » Leads to sorrow and contention
Who hath woe? Who hath outcry of pain? Who hath contentions? Who hath complaining? Who hath needless wounds? Who hath dullness of eyes? They who tarry over wine, they who go in to search for mixed wine.
Wine » In excess » Leads to remorse
Do not look on wine when it becometh red, when it giveth in the cup its sparkle, glideth down smoothly. Its after effect, is that, like a serpent, it biteth, and, like a viper, it doth sting.
Wine » In excess » Impairs the judgment and memory
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor, for dignitaries, to desire strong drink, Lest he drink, and forget that which is decreed, and alter the plea of any who are sorely oppressed.
Wine » In excess » Forbidden
And be not getting drunk with wine, in which is dissoluteness, but be getting filled in Spirit; -
Wine » In excess » Infuriates the temper
Wine is, a scoffer, and strong drink, a brawler, every one therefore who erreth therein, is unwise.
Wine » In excess » Inflames the passions
Alas, for them who rise early in the morning that strong drink, they may pursue, - Who follow on in the evening cool until with wine, they are heated;