Proverbs 31:4

New Century Version

“Kings should not drink wine, Lemuel, and rulers should not desire beer.

Cross References

1 Kings 16:9

Zimri, one of Elah’s officers, commanded half of Elah’s chariots. Zimri made plans against Elah while the king was in Tirzah, getting drunk at Arza’s home. (Arza was in charge of the palace at Tirzah.)

1 Kings 20:12

Ben-Hadad was drinking in his tent with the other rulers when the message came from Ahab. Ben-Hadad commanded his men to prepare to attack the city, and they moved into place for battle.

Esther 1:10

On the seventh day of the banquet, King Xerxes was very happy, because he had been drinking much wine. He gave a command to the seven eunuchs who served him—Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas.

Esther 3:15

The messengers set out, hurried by the king’s command, as soon as the order was given in the palace at Susa. The king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city of Susa was in confusion.

Proverbs 20:1

Wine and beer make people loud and uncontrolled; it is not wise to get drunk on them.

Proverbs 23:34

You will feel dizzy as if you’re in a storm on the ocean, as if you’re on top of a ship’s sails.

Ecclesiastes 10:17

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.

Isaiah 5:22

How terrible it will be for people who are famous for drinking wine and are champions at mixing drinks.

Habakkuk 2:5

“Just as wine can trick a person, those who are too proud will not last, because their desire is like a grave’s desire for death, and like death they always want more. They gather other nations for themselves and collect for themselves all the countries.