Ecclesiastes 10:17

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Blessed are you, O land, whose king is the son of nobles, and whose princes eat at the proper time—for strength and not for drunkenness.

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  • Prov 31:4-5 : 4 It is not for kings, Lemuel—it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for rulers to crave strong drink. 5 Lest they drink and forget what has been decreed, and deprive all the oppressed of their rights.
  • Eccl 10:6-7 : 6 Foolishness is set in high places, while the rich sit in lowly positions. 7 I have seen servants riding on horses and princes walking on foot like servants.
  • Isa 5:11 : 11 Woe to those who rise early in the morning to chase after strong drink, and who continue into the evening, inflamed by wine.
  • Jer 30:21 : 21 Their leader will be one of their own, and their ruler will arise from among them. I will bring him near, and he will approach Me—for who would dare to risk his life to approach Me? declares the LORD.
  • Deut 14:26 : 26 Then you may spend the money on whatever you desire: cattle, sheep, wine, strong drink, or whatever you wish. You shall eat there in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice, you and your household.
  • Prov 28:2-3 : 2 When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability will endure. 3 A poor man who oppresses the needy is like a driving rain that leaves no food.

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    18Because of laziness, the roof sinks, and through idle hands, the house leaks.

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