17 Bible Verses about Alcoholics

Wine is a mocker and strong drink is a brawler; whoever goes astray by them is not wise.

You will say, "They have struck me, but I am not harmed! They beat me, but I did not know it! When will I awake? I will look for another drink."

When he drank some of the wine, he got drunk and uncovered himself inside his tent.

let them drink and forget their poverty, and remember their misery no more.

Give strong drink to the one who is perishing, and wine to those who are bitterly distressed;

he must separate himself from wine and strong drink, he must drink neither vinegar made from wine nor vinegar made from strong drink, nor may he drink any juice of grapes, nor eat fresh grapes or raisins.

Then you may spend the money however you wish for cattle, sheep, wine, beer, or whatever you desire. You and your household may eat there in the presence of the Lord your God and enjoy it.

And after taking the cup and giving thanks, he gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you,

Those who are champions at drinking wine are as good as dead, who display great courage when mixing strong drinks.

Now be careful! Do not drink wine or beer, and do not eat any food that will make you ritually unclean.

And do not get drunk with wine, which is debauchery, but be filled by the Spirit,

The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'Look at him, a glutton and a drunk, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' But wisdom is vindicated by her deeds."

thieves, the greedy, drunkards, the verbally abusive, and swindlers will not inherit the kingdom of God.

"'And its drink offering must be one quarter of a hin for each lamb. You must pour out the strong drink as a drink offering to the Lord in the holy place.

"Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!"

It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink,

Those who get up early to drink beer are as good as dead, those who keep drinking long after dark until they are intoxicated with wine.