Ben Sira 31:28-30
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
28 Joy of heart, good cheer, and delight
is wine enough, drunk at the proper time.
29 Headache, bitterness, and disgrace
is wine drunk amid anger and strife.
30 Wine in excess is a snare for the fool;
it lessens strength and multiplies wounds.
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