Proverbs 31:4

Easy To Read Version

Lemuel, it is not wise for kings to drink wine. It is not wise for rulers to want beer.

Cross References

1 Kings 16:9

Zimri was one of King Elah’s officers. Zimri commanded half of Elah’s chariots. [186] But Zimri made plans against Elah.

1 Kings 20:12

King Ben Hadad was drinking in his tent with the other rulers. At that time the messengers came and gave him the message from King Ahab. King Ben Hadad commanded his men to prepare to attack the city. So the men moved into their places for the battle.

Esther 3:15

At the king’s command the messengers hurried off. The command was given in the capital city of Susa. The king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city of Susa was confused.

Proverbs 20:1

Wine and beer make people lose control of themselves. They get loud and start to brag. They become drunk and do foolish things.

Proverbs 23:34

When you lie down, you will think you are on a rough sea. You feel like you are lying on a ship.

Ecclesiastes 10:17

But it is very good for a country if the king comes from a good family. {\cf2\super [40]} And it is very good for a country if the rulers control their eating and drinking. Those rulers eat and drink to become strong, not to become drunk.

Isaiah 5:22

Those people are famous for drinking wine. They are champions at mixing drinks.

Habakkuk 2:5

\{God said,\} “Wine can trick a person. In the same way, a strong man’s pride can fool him. But he will not find peace. He is like death—he always wants more and more. And, like death, he will never be satisfied. He will continue defeating other nations. He will continue to make those people his prisoners.