It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink, Cross References 1 Kings 20:12 Ben-hadad received this message while he and the kings were drinking in their tents, and he said to his servants, "Take your positions." So they stationed themselves against the city. Proverbs 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise. Ecclesiastes 10:17 Blessed are you, O land whose king is a son of nobles, and whose princes feast at the proper time--for strength and not for drunkenness. Isaiah 5:22 Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine and champions in mixing beer, Hosea 4:11 Promiscuity, wine, and new wine take away understanding. Treasury of Scripture It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: Leviticus 10:9,10 1 Kings 20:12,16-20 Esther 3:15 |
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