"But the vinesaidto them, 'Shall I leavemy newwine,which cheersGodand men,and goto waveoverthe trees?'
And winewhich makesman'sheartglad,So that he may make [his] faceglistenwith oil,And foodwhich sustainsman'sheart.
Givestrongdrinkto him who is perishing,And wineto him whose lifeis bitter.
[Men] preparea mealfor enjoyment,and winemakeslifemerry,and moneyis the answerto everything.
I exploredwith my mind[how] to stimulatemy bodywith winewhile my mindwas guiding[me] wisely,and how to takeholdof folly,untilI could seewhatgoodthere is for the sonsof mento dounderheaventhe fewyearsof their lives.
and you shall offeras the drinkofferingone-half a hinof wineas an offeringby fire,as a soothingaromato the LORD.
and you shall preparewinefor the drinkoffering,one-fourth of a hin,with the burntofferingorfor the sacrifice,for eachlamb.
and for the drinkofferingyou shall offerone-third of a hinof wineas a soothingaromato the LORD.
"Then the treessaidto the vine,'You come,reignoverus!'
"Finally allthe treessaidto the bramble,'You come,reignoverus!'