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Abstinence » Total abstinence » Strong Drink » Rule for kings
O Lemuel, give kings no wine, give kings and princes no strong drink;
Total abstinence » From intoxicating beverages
And now beware, and drink no wine nor strong drink; neither eat any unclean thing.
O Lemuel, give kings no wine, give kings and princes no strong drink;
For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall neither drink wine nor strong drink. And he shall be filled with the holy ghost, even in his mother's womb:
And the LORD spake unto Aaron, saying, "Drink no wine nor strong drink - neither thou nor thy sons with thee - when ye go into the tabernacle of witness, lest ye die. And let it be a law forever unto your children after you: that ye may put difference between holy and unholy, and between unclean and clean,
he shall abstain from wine and strong drink, and shall drink no vinegar of wine or of strong drink, nor drink whatsoever is pressed out of grapes: and shall eat no fresh grapes neither yet dried, as long as his abstinence endureth. Moreover he shall eat nothing that is made of the vine tree, no not so much as the kernels or the husk of the grape.
And the Angel of the LORD said unto Manoah, "Thy wife must abstain from all that I said unto her: she may eat of nothing that cometh of the vine tree, nor drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing: But must observe all that I bade her."
And no man was appointed what he should drink: for the king had commanded all the officers of his house, that everyone should do as it liked him.
Keep no company with winebibbers and riotous eaters of flesh;
Look not thou upon the wine, how red it is, and what a color it giveth in the glass. It goeth down softly; but at the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth as an adder.
But they said, "We drink no wine, for Jonadab the yea, ye shall have no vineyards: but for all your time ye shall dwell in tents, that ye may live long in the land, wherein ye be strangers.' Thus have we obeyed the commandment of Jonadab the son of Rechab our father, in all that he hath charged us, and so we drink no wine all our life long: we, nor our wives, our sons, and our daughters.
The words which Jonadab the son of Rechab commanded his sons, that they should drink no wine, are fast and surely kept: for unto this day they drink no wine but obey their father's commandment. But as for me, I have stood up early, I have spoken unto you, and given you earnest warning: and yet have ye not been obedient unto me.
Drunkenness » Who should not drink
O Lemuel, give kings no wine, give kings and princes no strong drink; Lest they being drunken forget the law, and regard not the cause of the poor, and of all such as be in adversity. Give strong drink unto such as are condemned to death, and wine unto those that mourn: read more.
that they may drink it, and forget their misery and adversity.
that they may drink it, and forget their misery and adversity.
This is a true saying: If a man covet the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. Yea, and a bishop must be faultless, the husband of one wife, sober, discreet, honestly appareled, harborous, apt to teach, not drunken, no fighter, not given to filthy lucre: but gentle, abhorring fighting, abhorring covetousness, read more.
and one that ruleth his own house honestly, having children under obedience, with all honesty. For if a man cannot rule his own house, how shall he care for the congregation of God? He may not be a young scholar, lest he swell and fall into the judgment of the evil speaker. He must also be well reported of among them which are without forth, lest he fall into rebuke, and into the snare of the evil speaker. Likewise must the deacons be honest, not double tongued, not given unto much drinking, neither unto filthy lucre: but having the mystery of the faith in pure conscience. And let them first be proved, and then let them minister, if they be found faultless. Even so must their wives be honest, not evil speakers: but sober, and faithful in all things.
and one that ruleth his own house honestly, having children under obedience, with all honesty. For if a man cannot rule his own house, how shall he care for the congregation of God? He may not be a young scholar, lest he swell and fall into the judgment of the evil speaker. He must also be well reported of among them which are without forth, lest he fall into rebuke, and into the snare of the evil speaker. Likewise must the deacons be honest, not double tongued, not given unto much drinking, neither unto filthy lucre: but having the mystery of the faith in pure conscience. And let them first be proved, and then let them minister, if they be found faultless. Even so must their wives be honest, not evil speakers: but sober, and faithful in all things.
Government » The kings of the earth
With true judgment the king setteth up the land; but if he be a man that taketh gifts, he turneth it upside down.
The increase and prosperity of the commons is the king's honour; but the decay of the people is the confusion of the prince.
O Lemuel, give kings no wine, give kings and princes no strong drink; Lest they being drunken forget the law, and regard not the cause of the poor, and of all such as be in adversity. Give strong drink unto such as are condemned to death, and wine unto those that mourn: read more.
that they may drink it, and forget their misery and adversity.
that they may drink it, and forget their misery and adversity.
The God of Israel spake unto me, and the strength of Israel said, 'He that beareth rule over men, he that ruleth justly in the fear of God,
For thou, O LORD, hast heard my desires, and hast given a heritage unto those that fear thy name. Thou shalt grant the king a long life; that his years may endure throughout all generations, that he may dwell before God for ever. O prepare thy loving mercy and faithfulness, that they may preserve him.
Look what ye promise unto the LORD your God: see that ye keep it, all ye that be round about him; bring presents unto him that ought to be feared. Which taketh away the breath of princes, and is wonderful among the kings of the earth.
All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth. Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD, that great is the glory of the LORD.
It is a great abomination when kings are wicked; for a king's seat should be holden up with righteousness. Righteous lips are pleasant unto kings; and they love him that speaketh the truth. The king's displeasure is a messenger of death; but a wise man will pacify him. read more.
The cheerful countenance of the king is life; and his loving favor is as the evening dew.
The cheerful countenance of the king is life; and his loving favor is as the evening dew.
An eloquent speech becometh not a fool; much less a lying mouth, then, becometh a prince.
A king that sitteth in judgment, and looketh well about him, driveth away all evil.
It is the honour of God to keep a thing secret; but the king's honour is to search out a thing. The heaven is high, the earth is deep, and the kings' heart is unsearchable. Take the dross from the silver, and there shall be a clean vessel thereof. read more.
Take away ungodliness from the king, and his seat shall be established with righteousness.
Take away ungodliness from the king, and his seat shall be established with righteousness.
Like as when a king giveth a charge, his commandment is mighty: Even so whom may say unto him, "What doest thou?"
Injustice » Condemned
Hinder not the right of the stranger nor of the fatherless, nor take widow's raiment to pledge.
Wrest not the law, nor know any person, neither take any reward: for gifts blind the wise and pervert the words of the righteous.
How long will ye give wrong judgment, and accept the persons of the ungodly? Selah.
The righteous abhorreth the ungodly; but as for those that be in the right way, the wicked hate them.
O Lemuel, give kings no wine, give kings and princes no strong drink; Lest they being drunken forget the law, and regard not the cause of the poor, and of all such as be in adversity.
Moreover, I saw under the sun ungodliness in the stead of judgment, and iniquity instead of righteousness.
He that is faithful in that which is least: the same is faithful in much.
King » Precepts concerning
O Lemuel, give kings no wine, give kings and princes no strong drink; Lest they being drunken forget the law, and regard not the cause of the poor, and of all such as be in adversity.
When thou art come unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee and enjoyest it and dwellest therein: If thou shalt say, 'I will set a king over me, like unto all the nations that are about me': Then thou shalt make him king over thee, whom the LORD thy God shall choose. One of thy brethren must thou make king over thee, and mayest not set a stranger over thee which is not of thy brethren. But in any wise let him not hold too many horses, that he bring not the people again to Egypt through the multitude of horses, forasmuch as the LORD hath said unto you, 'Ye shall henceforth go no more again that way.' read more.
Also he shall not have too many wives, lest his heart turn away, neither shall he gather him silver and gold too much. And when he is sitten upon the seat of his kingdom, he shall write him out this second law in a book; taking a copy of the priests' the Levites'. And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all days of his life that he may learn to fear the LORD his God for to keep all the words of this law and these ordinances for to do them:
Also he shall not have too many wives, lest his heart turn away, neither shall he gather him silver and gold too much. And when he is sitten upon the seat of his kingdom, he shall write him out this second law in a book; taking a copy of the priests' the Levites'. And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all days of his life that he may learn to fear the LORD his God for to keep all the words of this law and these ordinances for to do them:
"Moreover, thus sayeth the LORD God: If the prince give a gift unto any of his sons, then shall it be his sons' heritage perpetual, that he may possess it. But if he will give one of his servants some of his heritage, it shall be his to the free year, and then to return again unto the prince: for his heritage shall be his sons' only. The prince also shall take none of the people's inheritance, nor put them from their possession: but to his own sons shall he give his possession, that my people be not scattered abroad, but that every man may have his own."
King » Drunkenness of, forbidden
O Lemuel, give kings no wine, give kings and princes no strong drink; Lest they being drunken forget the law, and regard not the cause of the poor, and of all such as be in adversity.
Kings » Specially warned against » Intemperance
O Lemuel, give kings no wine, give kings and princes no strong drink; Lest they being drunken forget the law, and regard not the cause of the poor, and of all such as be in adversity.
Lemuel » Probably refers to solomon
O Lemuel, give kings no wine, give kings and princes no strong drink;
These are the words of king Lemuel, and the Prophecy that his mother taught him.
Magistrates » Wisdom and integrity essential to
O Lemuel, give kings no wine, give kings and princes no strong drink;
Judges and officers thou shalt make thee in all thy cities, which the LORD thy God giveth thee throughout thy tribes: And let them judge the people righteously.
Moreover, seek out, among all the people, men of activity which fear God; and men that are true and hate covetousness: and make them heads over the people, captains over thousands, over hundreds, over fifty, and over ten.
Bring therefore men of wisdom and of understanding and expert, known among your tribes, that I may make them rulers over you.'
These are also the sayings of the wise. It is not good to have respect of any person in judgment.
It is the honour of God to keep a thing secret; but the king's honour is to search out a thing.
Now therefore, let Pharaoh provide for a man of understanding and wisdom, and set him over the land of Egypt.
Rulers' » Wisdom and integrity essential to
O Lemuel, give kings no wine, give kings and princes no strong drink;
Judges and officers thou shalt make thee in all thy cities, which the LORD thy God giveth thee throughout thy tribes: And let them judge the people righteously.
Moreover, seek out, among all the people, men of activity which fear God; and men that are true and hate covetousness: and make them heads over the people, captains over thousands, over hundreds, over fifty, and over ten.
Bring therefore men of wisdom and of understanding and expert, known among your tribes, that I may make them rulers over you.'
These are also the sayings of the wise. It is not good to have respect of any person in judgment.
It is the honour of God to keep a thing secret; but the king's honour is to search out a thing.
Now therefore, let Pharaoh provide for a man of understanding and wisdom, and set him over the land of Egypt.
Sobriety » Who should be sober
O Lemuel, give kings no wine, give kings and princes no strong drink; Lest they being drunken forget the law, and regard not the cause of the poor, and of all such as be in adversity. Give strong drink unto such as are condemned to death, and wine unto those that mourn: read more.
that they may drink it, and forget their misery and adversity.
that they may drink it, and forget their misery and adversity.
This is a true saying: If a man covet the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. Yea, and a bishop must be faultless, the husband of one wife, sober, discreet, honestly appareled, harborous, apt to teach, not drunken, no fighter, not given to filthy lucre: but gentle, abhorring fighting, abhorring covetousness, read more.
and one that ruleth his own house honestly, having children under obedience, with all honesty. For if a man cannot rule his own house, how shall he care for the congregation of God? He may not be a young scholar, lest he swell and fall into the judgment of the evil speaker. He must also be well reported of among them which are without forth, lest he fall into rebuke, and into the snare of the evil speaker. Likewise must the deacons be honest, not double tongued, not given unto much drinking, neither unto filthy lucre: but having the mystery of the faith in pure conscience. And let them first be proved, and then let them minister, if they be found faultless. Even so must their wives be honest, not evil speakers: but sober, and faithful in all things.
and one that ruleth his own house honestly, having children under obedience, with all honesty. For if a man cannot rule his own house, how shall he care for the congregation of God? He may not be a young scholar, lest he swell and fall into the judgment of the evil speaker. He must also be well reported of among them which are without forth, lest he fall into rebuke, and into the snare of the evil speaker. Likewise must the deacons be honest, not double tongued, not given unto much drinking, neither unto filthy lucre: but having the mystery of the faith in pure conscience. And let them first be proved, and then let them minister, if they be found faultless. Even so must their wives be honest, not evil speakers: but sober, and faithful in all things.
But speak thou that which becometh wholesome learning: That the elder men be sober, honest, discreet, sound in the faith, in love and in patience. And the elder women likewise that they be in such raiment as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much drinking, but teachers of honest things, read more.
to make the young women soberminded, to love their husbands, to love their children, to be of discreet, chaste, housewifely, good, and obedient unto their own husbands, that the word of God be not evil spoken of. Young men likewise exhort that they be sober minded. Above all things, show thyself an example of good works with uncorrupt doctrine, with honesty, and with the wholesome word which cannot be rebuked, that he which withstandeth may be ashamed, having no thing in you that he may dispraise. The servants exhort to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please in all things, not answering again, neither be pickers, but that they show all good faithfulness, that they may do worship to the doctrine of God our saviour in all things. For the grace of God, that bringeth salvation unto all men, hath appeared and teacheth us that we should deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, and that we should live sober minded, righteously, and godly in this present world,
to make the young women soberminded, to love their husbands, to love their children, to be of discreet, chaste, housewifely, good, and obedient unto their own husbands, that the word of God be not evil spoken of. Young men likewise exhort that they be sober minded. Above all things, show thyself an example of good works with uncorrupt doctrine, with honesty, and with the wholesome word which cannot be rebuked, that he which withstandeth may be ashamed, having no thing in you that he may dispraise. The servants exhort to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please in all things, not answering again, neither be pickers, but that they show all good faithfulness, that they may do worship to the doctrine of God our saviour in all things. For the grace of God, that bringeth salvation unto all men, hath appeared and teacheth us that we should deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, and that we should live sober minded, righteously, and godly in this present world,
Social duties » Total abstinence from strong drink » Rule for kings
O Lemuel, give kings no wine, give kings and princes no strong drink;
Temperance » Total abstinence » Rule for kings
O Lemuel, give kings no wine, give kings and princes no strong drink;
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Wisdom and integrity essential to
O Lemuel, give kings no wine, give kings and princes no strong drink;
Judges and officers thou shalt make thee in all thy cities, which the LORD thy God giveth thee throughout thy tribes: And let them judge the people righteously.
Moreover, seek out, among all the people, men of activity which fear God; and men that are true and hate covetousness: and make them heads over the people, captains over thousands, over hundreds, over fifty, and over ten.
Bring therefore men of wisdom and of understanding and expert, known among your tribes, that I may make them rulers over you.'
These are also the sayings of the wise. It is not good to have respect of any person in judgment.
It is the honour of God to keep a thing secret; but the king's honour is to search out a thing.
Now therefore, let Pharaoh provide for a man of understanding and wisdom, and set him over the land of Egypt.
Wine » In excess » Impairs the judgment and memory
O Lemuel, give kings no wine, give kings and princes no strong drink; Lest they being drunken forget the law, and regard not the cause of the poor, and of all such as be in adversity.
Wine » Forbidden to kings
O Lemuel, give kings no wine, give kings and princes no strong drink;