Sirach 31:26-28

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

²⁶ As the furnace tests the work of the smith,^[a]
    so wine tests hearts when the insolent quarrel.
²⁷ Wine is very life to human beings
    if taken in moderation.
What is life to one who is without wine?
    It has been created to make people happy.
²⁸ Wine drunk at the proper time and in moderation
    is rejoicing of heart and gladness of soul.