Thematic Bible: In excess
Thematic Bible
Wine » In excess » Impairs the health
It happened in the morning, when the wine was gone out of Nabal, that his wife told him these things, and his heart died within him, and he became as a stone.
Wine » In excess » Leads to sorrow and contention
Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaints? Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes? Those who stay long at the wine; those who go to seek out mixed wine.
Wine » In excess » Leads to remorse
Don't look at the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly. In the end, it bites like a snake, and poisons like a viper.
Wine » In excess » Impairs the judgment and memory
It is not for kings, Lemuel; it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes to say, 'Where is strong drink?' lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the justice due to anyone who is afflicted.
Wine » In excess » Forbidden
Don't be drunken with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit,
Wine » In excess » Infuriates the temper
Wine is a mocker, and beer is a brawler. Whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
Wine » In excess » Inflames the passions
Woe to those who rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; who stay late into the night, until wine inflames them!