Sirach 31:27-29

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²⁷ Wine is very life to humans
    if taken in moderation.
What is life to one who is without wine?
    It has been created to make people happy.^(A)
28 Wine drunk at the proper time and in moderation
    is rejoicing of heart and gladness of soul.^(B)
29 Wine drunk to excess leads to bitterness of spirit,
    to quarrels and stumbling.^(C)