What the Bible says about

Drunkenness

68 references · Nave's Topical Bible (1896) · tap any verse for study tools

“and say to the elders, “This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious; he does not obey us. He is a glutton and a drunkard.””
Deuteronomy 21:20 BSB
“Then all the men of his city will stone him to death. So you must purge the evil from among you, and all Israel will hear and be afraid.”
Deuteronomy 21:21 BSB
“because when such a person hears the words of this oath, he invokes a blessing on himself, saying, ‘I will have peace, even though I walk in the stubbornness of my own heart.’ This will bring disaster on the watered land as well as the dry.”
Deuteronomy 29:19-21 BSB
“and said to her, “How long will you be drunk? Put away your wine!””
1 Samuel 1:14 BSB
“Those who sit at the gate mock me, and I am the song of drunkards.”
Psalms 69:12 BSB
“Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.”
Proverbs 20:1 BSB
“He who loves pleasure will become poor; the one who loves wine and oil will never be rich.”
Proverbs 21:17 BSB
“Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat.”
Proverbs 23:20 BSB
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