Ecclesiastes 10:17

New Century Version

How lucky a country is whose king comes from a good family, whose leaders eat only at mealtime and for strength, not to get drunk.

Cross References

Isaiah 5:11

How terrible it will be for people who rise early in the morning to look for strong drink, who stay awake late at night, becoming drunk with wine.

Jeremiah 30:21

One of their own people will lead them; their ruler will come from among them. He will come near to me when I invite him. Who would dare to come to me uninvited?” says the Lord.

Deuteronomy 14:26

Use the silver to buy anything you wish—cattle, sheep, wine, beer, or anything you wish. Then you and your family will eat and celebrate there before the Lord your God.