OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 31:28

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Wine drunk in season and in moderation is joy of heart and gladness of soul:

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Verse 28. Bread. And other provisions; while the miser is contemned. Proverbs 22:9. Calmet.—Bread supports the body, and instruction the soul. If it be bad, it does the reverse. Worthington.

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