What Does The Bible Say About?

Intoxication

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Proverbs 20:1

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Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

Ephesians 5:18

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Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.

Romans 13:13

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Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.

Galatians 5:21

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and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

1 Timothy 5:23

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Stop drinking only water and use a little wine instead, because of your stomach and your frequent ailments.

Proverbs 23:21

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For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and drowsiness will clothe them in rags.

Isaiah 5:22

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Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine and champions in mixing beer,

1 Peter 5:8

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Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

Proverbs 23:29-35

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Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has needless wounds? Who has bloodshot eyes? Those who linger over wine, who go to taste mixed drinks. Do not gaze at wine while it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly. In the end it bites like a snake and stings like a viper. Your eyes will see strange things, and your mind will utter perversities. . . .

1 Corinthians 5:11

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But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat.

Galatians 5:19-21

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The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

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Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.

Leviticus 10:9

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“You and your sons are not to drink wine or strong drink when you enter the Tent of Meeting, or else you will die; this is a permanent statute for the generations to come.

Isaiah 5:11

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Woe to those who rise early in the morning in pursuit of strong drink, who linger into the evening, to be inflamed by wine.

Ecclesiastes 9:7

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Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a cheerful heart, for God has already approved your works:

Genesis 9:21

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But when he drank some of its wine, he became drunk and uncovered himself inside his tent.

Hosea 4:11

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Promiscuity, wine, and new wine take away understanding.

Luke 21:34

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But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.

1 Timothy 3:8

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Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.

Psalm 104:14-15

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He makes the grass grow for the livestock and provides crops for man to cultivate, bringing forth food from the earth: wine that gladdens the heart of man, oil that makes his face to shine, and bread that sustains his heart.

Romans 14:1-23

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Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions. For one person has faith to eat all things, while another, who is weak, eats only vegetables. The one who eats everything must not belittle the one who does not, and the one who does not eat everything must not judge the one who does, for God has accepted him. Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand. One person regards a certain day above the others, while someone else considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. . . .

1 Peter 4:3

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For you have spent enough time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles: living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry.

Habakkuk 2:15

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Woe to him who gives drink to his neighbors, pouring it from the wineskin until they are drunk, in order to gaze at their nakedness!

Isaiah 28:7

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These also stagger from wine and stumble from strong drink: Priests and prophets reel from strong drink and are befuddled by wine. They stumble because of strong drink, muddled in their visions and stumbling in their judgments.

Proverbs 23:20

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Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat.

Luke 12:45

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But suppose that servant says in his heart, ‘My master will be a long time in coming,’ and he begins to beat the menservants and maidservants, and to eat and drink and get drunk.

Numbers 6:3

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he is to abstain from wine and strong drink. He must not drink vinegar made from wine or strong drink, and he must not drink any grape juice or eat fresh grapes or raisins.

Proverbs 23:31

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Do not gaze at wine while it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly.

1 Corinthians 6:9-11

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Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

John 2:1-11

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On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and His disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him, “They have no more wine.” “Woman, why does this concern us?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.” . . .

Proverbs 31:6

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Give strong drink to one who is perishing, and wine to the bitter in soul.

Psalm 104:15

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wine that gladdens the heart of man, oil that makes his face to shine, and bread that sustains his heart.

Romans 14:21

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It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything to cause your brother to stumble.

Isaiah 24:9

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They no longer sing and drink wine; strong drink is bitter to those who consume it.

Isaiah 55:1

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“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost!

Revelation 17:2

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The kings of the earth were immoral with her, and those who dwell on the earth were intoxicated with the wine of her immorality.”

1 Corinthians 10:31

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So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.

Judges 9:13

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But the grapevine replied, ‘Should I stop giving my wine that cheers both God and man, to hold sway over the trees?’

Proverbs 23:20-21

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Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat. For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and drowsiness will clothe them in rags.

Proverbs 23:29

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Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has needless wounds? Who has bloodshot eyes?

Titus 2:3

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Older women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addicted to much wine, but teachers of good.

1 Thessalonians 5:6-8

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So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. For those who sleep, sleep at night; and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation.

2 Peter 2:19

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They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves to depravity. For a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him.

Romans 12:2

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Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

1 Corinthians 10:13

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No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.

Matthew 11:19

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The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is vindicated by her actions.”

Proverbs 4:23

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Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.

1 Kings 20:16

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They marched out at noon while Ben-hadad and the 32 kings allied with him were in their tents getting drunk.

1 Samuel 25:36

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When Abigail returned to Nabal, there he was in the house, holding a feast fit for a king, in high spirits and very drunk. So she told him nothing until morning light.

1 Timothy 3:2

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An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

1 Timothy 4:12

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Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

Acts 2:13

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But others mocked them and said, “They are drunk on new wine!”

Amos 6:6

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You drink wine by the bowlful and anoint yourselves with the finest oils, but you fail to grieve over the ruin of Joseph.

Galatians 5:19

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The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery;

Isaiah 28:7-8

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These also stagger from wine and stumble from strong drink: Priests and prophets reel from strong drink and are befuddled by wine. They stumble because of strong drink, muddled in their visions and stumbling in their judgments. For all their tables are covered with vomit; there is not a place without filth.

Isaiah 56:12

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“Come, let me get the wine, let us imbibe the strong drink, and tomorrow will be like today, only far better!”

Isaiah 65:8

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This is what the LORD says: “As the new wine is found in a cluster of grapes, and men say, ‘Do not destroy it, for it contains a blessing,’ so I will act on behalf of My servants; I will not destroy them all.

Joel 3:3

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They cast lots for My people; they bartered a boy for a prostitute and sold a girl for wine to drink.

Judges 13:4

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Now please be careful not to drink wine or strong drink, and not to eat anything unclean.

Matthew 24:49

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And he begins to beat his fellow servants and to eat and drink with drunkards.

Micah 2:11

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If a man of wind were to come and say falsely, “I will preach to you of wine and strong drink,” he would be just the preacher for this people!

Proverbs 31:4

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

Proverbs 31:6-7

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Give strong drink to one who is perishing, and wine to the bitter in soul. Let him drink and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.

Romans 12:1

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Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

Titus 1:7

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As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach—not self-absorbed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money.

Titus 2:11-12

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For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone. It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age,

Titus 2:2

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Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance.

Titus 2:6

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In the same way, urge the younger men to be self-controlled.

1 Corinthians 6:10

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nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.

1 Corinthians 9:25-27

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Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable. Therefore I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight like I am beating the air. No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.

1 Kings 16:9

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However, while Elah was in Tirzah getting drunk in the house of Arza the steward of his household there, Elah’s servant Zimri, the commander of half his chariots, conspired against him.

3 John 1:2

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Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers.

Galatians 5:13

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For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love.

Galatians 5:23

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gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Luke 10:34

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He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.

Matthew 5:13-16

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You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its savor, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Philippians 4:13

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I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

Proverbs 31:4-7

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It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink, lest they drink and forget what is decreed, depriving all the oppressed of justice. Give strong drink to one who is perishing, and wine to the bitter in soul. Let him drink and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.

Proverbs 31:5

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lest they drink and forget what is decreed, depriving all the oppressed of justice.

Titus 2:12

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It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age,

1 Corinthians 10:23-24

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“Everything is permissible,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is edifying. No one should seek his own good, but the good of others.

1 Corinthians 6:12

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“Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be mastered by anything.

1 Corinthians 6:9-10

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Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.

1 Corinthians 8:9

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Be careful, however, that your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak.

1 Timothy 3:3

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not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money.

Acts 2:13-15

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But others mocked them and said, “They are drunk on new wine!” Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, lifted up his voice, and addressed the crowd: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen carefully to my words. These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It is only the third hour of the day!

Acts 2:15

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These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It is only the third hour of the day!

Galatians 5:22

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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Luke 7:34

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The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’

Proverbs 28:10

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He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.

Galatians 2:20

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I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.

Hosea 7:5

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The princes are inflamed with wine on the day of our king; so he joins hands with those who mock him.

Isaiah 28:3

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The majestic crown of Ephraim’s drunkards will be trampled underfoot.

Isaiah 29:9

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Stop and be astonished; blind yourselves and be sightless; be drunk, but not with wine; stagger, but not from strong drink.

Jeremiah 25:15

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This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, said to me: “Take from My hand this cup of the wine of wrath, and make all the nations to whom I send you drink from it.

Joel 1:5

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Wake up, you drunkards, and weep; wail, all you drinkers of wine, because of the sweet wine, for it has been cut off from your mouth.

Luke 1:37

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For no word from God will ever fail.”

Nahum 1:10

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For they will be entangled as with thorns and consumed like the drink of a drunkard—like stubble that is fully dry.

Proverbs 23:19-21

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Listen, my son, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right course. Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat. For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and drowsiness will clothe them in rags.

Proverbs 23:32

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In the end it bites like a snake and stings like a viper.

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