28 The lips of many will bless the splendid in bread. For the testimony of his truthfulness is faithful.
29 The city will murmur against the wicked in bread. For the testimony against his wickedness is true.
30 Do not choose to provoke those who love wine. For wine has destroyed many.
31 Fire tests the hardness of iron; similarly, drinking wine to inebriation will rebuke the hearts of the arrogant.
32 Drinking wine in sobriety gives a contented life to men. If you drink it in moderation, you will be sober.
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