Proverbs 31:4

Modern English Version

It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for kings to crave strong drink,

Cross References

1 Kings 16:9

His servant Zimri, commander of half his chariots, conspired against him, and when he was in Tirzah, drinking himself drunk in the house of Arza, manager of his house in Tirzah,

1 Kings 20:12

When Ben-hadad heard this message as he was drinking with the kings in the pavilions, he said to his servants, “Station yourselves!” And they stationed themselves against the city.

Esther 1:10

On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Karkas, the seven eunuchs attending to the needs of King Ahasuerus,

Esther 3:15

The couriers went out, being hastened by the king’s command. At the citadel of Susa, when the decree was issued, the king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city of Susa was in uproar.

Proverbs 20:1

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler; whoever is seduced by it is not wise.

Proverbs 23:34

You will be as he who lies down in the heart of the sea, or as he who lies on the top of a mast.

Ecclesiastes 10:17

Happy are you, O land, when your king is from nobility, and your princes feast at the proper time, for strength, and not for drunkenness!

Isaiah 5:22

Woe to those who are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink,

Habakkuk 2:5

Indeed, wine betrays the proud man, who does not stay at home. He enlarges his appetite as Sheol, and like death he is never satisfied. He gathers to himself all nations and collects for himself all peoples.