Hosea 7:5

New Living Translation

On royal holidays, the princes get drunk with wine, carousing with those who mock them.

Cross References

Genesis 40:20

Pharaoh’s birthday came three days later, and he prepared a banquet for all his officials and staff. He summoned his chief cup-bearer and chief baker to join the other officials.

1 Kings 13:4

When King Jeroboam heard the man of God speaking against the altar at Bethel, he pointed at him and shouted, “Seize that man!” But instantly the king’s hand became paralyzed in that position, and he couldn’t pull it back.

Psalm 1:1

Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.

Psalm 69:12

I am the favorite topic of town gossip, and all the drunks sing about me.

Proverbs 13:20

Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.

Proverbs 20:1

Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls. Those led astray by drink cannot be wise.

Isaiah 28:1

What sorrow awaits the proud city of Samaria— the glorious crown of the drunks of Israel. It sits at the head of a fertile valley, but its glorious beauty will fade like a flower. It is the pride of a people brought down by wine.

Isaiah 28:14

Therefore, listen to this message from the Lord, you scoffing rulers in Jerusalem.

Daniel 5:23

For you have proudly defied the Lord of heaven and have had these cups from his Temple brought before you. You and your nobles and your wives and concubines have been drinking wine from them while praising gods of silver, gold, bronze, iron, wood, and stone—gods that neither see nor hear nor know anything at all. But you have not honored the God who gives you the breath of life and controls your destiny!

Hosea 7:3

“The people entertain the king with their wickedness, and the princes laugh at their lies.

Matthew 14:6

But at a birthday party for Herod, Herodias’s daughter performed a dance that greatly pleased him,

Mark 6:21

Herodias’s chance finally came on Herod’s birthday. He gave a party for his high government officials, army officers, and the leading citizens of Galilee.

Ephesians 5:18

Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit,