Ecclesiastes 10:17

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

Cross References (6)

  • Proverbs 31:4–5 (4)

    It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink,

  • Jeremiah 30:21 (2)

    Their leader will be one of their own, and their ruler will arise from their midst. And I will bring him near, and he wi

  • Isaiah 5:11 (2)

    Woe to those who rise early in the morning in pursuit of strong drink, who linger into the evening, to be inflamed by wi

  • Proverbs 28:2–3 (2)

    A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.

  • Ecclesiastes 10:6–7 (2)

    Folly is appointed to great heights, but the rich sit in lowly positions.

  • Deuteronomy 14:26 (2)

    Then you may spend the money on anything you desire: cattle, sheep, wine, strong drink, or anything you wish. You are to