Blessedare you, O land,whosekingis of nobilityand whose princeseatat the appropriate time--for strengthand not for drunkenness.
Woeto those who riseearlyin the morningthat they may pursuestrongdrink,Who stayup latein the eveningthat winemay inflamethem!
Their leadershall be one of them, And their rulershall comeforthfrom their midst;And I will bringhim nearand he shall approachMe; For whowould dareto riskhis lifeto approachMe?' declaresthe LORD.
"You may spendthe moneyfor whateveryour heartdesires:for oxen,or sheep,or wine,or strongdrink,or whateveryour heartdesires;and thereyou shall eatin the presenceof the LORDyour Godand rejoice,you and your household.
