Ecclesiastes 10:17

God's Word

A country is blessed when the king is from a noble family and when the high officials eat at the right time in order to get strength and not to get drunk.

Cross References

Isaiah 5:11

How horrible it will be for those who get up early to look for a drink, who sit up late until they are drunk from wine.

Jeremiah 30:21

Their leader will be someone from their own people. Their ruler will come from among them. I’ll bring him near, and he will come close to me. Who would dare to come near me?” asks the Lord.

Deuteronomy 14:26

Use the silver to buy whatever you want: cattle, sheep, goats, wine, liquor—whatever you choose. Then you and your family will eat and enjoy yourselves there in the presence of the Lord your God.