Proverbs 31:4

Tree of Life Version

It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink,

Cross References

1 Kings 16:9

Then his servant Zimri, commander of half his chariotry, conspired against him while he was in Tirzah, making himself drunk in the house of Arza, who was in charge of the palace in Tirzah.

1 Kings 20:12

On hearing this reply—while he and the other kings were drinking in the booths—he said to his servants, “Take your positions.” So they stationed themselves against the city.

Esther 1:10

On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry from the wine, he commanded Mehuman, Bizzetha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar and Carcas—the seven eunuchs who attended Ahasuerus the king—

Esther 3:15

The couriers went out hurriedly with the king’s command and the edict was issued in the palace in Shushan. The king and Haman then sat down to drink. But the city of Shushan was dumbfounded.

Proverbs 20:1

Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler. Whoever is led astray by them is unwise.

Proverbs 23:34

Then you will be like one lying down in the heart of the sea, or sprawled on the top of a mast.

Ecclesiastes 10:17

Happy are you, O land, when your king is a son of nobles, and your princes eat at the proper time— in self-control and not in drunkenness!

Isaiah 5:22

Oy to those who are heroes at drinking wine, and valiant at mixing drinks,

Habakkuk 2:5

Indeed, because this wine betrays, a proud man never rests. He enlarges his desire like Sheol, Like death, he is never satisfied. So he gathers to himself all nations, and collects all peoples for himself.