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Drunkards » Drunkards, general references to
is like a stick with thorns,
brandished by
who are fearless at mixing beer,
will be trampled underfoot.
wail, all you wine drinkers,
because of the sweet wine,
for it has been taken from your mouth.
like entangled thorns,
like the drink of a drunkard
and like straw that is fully dry.
Drunkenness » Drunks
and whoever staggers because of them is not wise.
Woe to those who rise early in the morning in pursuit of beer, who linger into the evening, inflamed by wine. At their feasts they have lyre, harp, tambourine, flute, and wine. They do not perceive the Lord's actions, and they do not see the work of His hands.
Don't associate with those who drink too much wine, or with those who gorge themselves on meat. For the drunkard and the glutton will become poor, and grogginess will clothe [them] in rags.
For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk are drunk at night.
Verse Concepts
is like a stick with thorns,
brandished by
and stumble under the influence of beer:
priest and prophet stagger because of beer,
they are confused by wine.
They stumble because of beer,
they are muddled in their visions,
they stumble in their judgments.
Intemperance » Examples of » Drunkards, general references to
is like a stick with thorns,
brandished by
who are fearless at mixing beer,
will be trampled underfoot.
wail, all you wine drinkers,
because of the sweet wine,
for it has been taken from your mouth.
like entangled thorns,
like the drink of a drunkard
and like straw that is fully dry.
Intoxication » Examples of » Drunkards, general references to
is like a stick with thorns,
brandished by
who are fearless at mixing beer,
will be trampled underfoot.
wail, all you wine drinkers,
because of the sweet wine,
for it has been taken from your mouth.
like entangled thorns,
like the drink of a drunkard
and like straw that is fully dry.
Speaking » Folly in
I tell you that on the day of judgment people will have to account for every careless word they speak. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned."
A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth provokes a beating. A fool's mouth is his devastation, and his lips are a trap for his life.
For dreams result from much work and a fool’s voice from many words.
Verse Concepts
For many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.
Verse Concepts
is like a stick with thorns,
brandished by
the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.
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The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.
A proverb in the mouth of a fool
is like lame legs that hang limp.
Verse Concepts
The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline,
but the lips of the wise protect them.
Who is this who obscures My counsel
with ignorant words?
Verse Concepts
Don’t answer a fool according to his foolishness
or you’ll be like him yourself.
Verse Concepts
Don’t slander a servant to his master
or he will curse you, and you will become guilty.
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.
Coarse and foolish talking or crude joking are not suitable, but rather giving thanks.
Verse Concepts
is like lame legs that hang limp.
but the lips of the wise protect them.
Is there [no] end to your empty words? What provokes you that you continue testifying? If you were in my place I could also talk like you. I could string words together against you and shake my head at you, [but I wouldn't].
with ignorant words?
or you’ll be like him yourself.
or he will curse you,
The beginning of the words of his mouth is folly, but the end of his speaking is evil madness. Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what will happen, and who can tell anyone what will happen after him?
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » General references to
is like a stick with thorns,
brandished by
who are fearless at mixing beer,
will be trampled underfoot.
wail, all you wine drinkers,
because of the sweet wine,
for it has been taken from your mouth.
like entangled thorns,
like the drink of a drunkard
and like straw that is fully dry.