Proverbs 31:4

King James 3 - The Literal Traslation

It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for rulers to lust for fermented drink,

Cross References

1 Kings 16:9

And his servant Zimri, the captain of half of the chariots, conspired against him. And he was in Tirzah drinking himself drunk in the house of Arza, who was over the house of Tirzah.

1 Kings 20:12

And it happened when this word was heard, and he was drinking, he and the kings, in the booths, that he said to his servants, Set in order; and they set in order against the city.

Esther 1:10

In the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he said to Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven eunuchs who served before the face of Ahasuerus the king,

Esther 3:15

The runners went out, being burned by the king’s word. And the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink. But the city, Shushan, was perplexed.

Proverbs 20:1

Wine is a mocker, strong liquor is stirring, and each one straying by it is not being wise.

Proverbs 23:34

yes, you shall be as one who lies down in the heart of the sea, or as he who lies on the top of a mast,

Ecclesiastes 10:17

Blessed are you, O land, when your king is the son of nobles, and your leaders eat in due time, in strength, and not in drinking.

Isaiah 5:22

Woe to the mighty ones to drink wine, and men of strength to mix fermented drink;

Habakkuk 2:5

And also, wine indeed betrays a proud man, and he dwells not at home; who wid ens his soul like Sheol; and he is like death, and is not satisfied, but gathers all the nations to himself, and collects all the peoples to himself.