OLD TESTAMENT

Proverbs 31:4

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It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for princes to say, ‘Where is strong drink?’

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Verse 4. Give. Septuagint “Do all with counsel. By advice drink wine. Lords are inclined to anger; let them not drink wine.” Bible.—Solomon took this advice. Eccle. 2:3.

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