5 As a ruby signet in a setting of gold, so is a music concert at a wine banquet. (WEB) 6 As an emerald signet in a work of gold, so is musical melody with pleasant wine. (WEB) 7 Speak, young man, if you are obliged to, but no more than twice, and only if asked. (WEB)
Sirach 32:5–7
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Sirach 40:19–21
19 Children and the building of a city establish a name. A blameless wife is better than both. (WEB) 20 Wine and music rejoice the heart. The love of wisdom is better than both. (WEB) 21 The pipe and the lute make pleasant melody. A pleasant tongue is better than both. (WEB)
Proverbs 25:10–12
10 lest the one who hears may disgrace you, and your infamy never go away. 11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. 12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.
Testament of Judah 3:24–26
24 Observe, therefore, my children, the right limit in wine; for there are in it four evil spirits--of lust, of hot desire, of profligacy, of filthy lucre. (T12) 25 If ye drink wine in gladness, be ye modest in the fear of God. (T12) 26 For if in your gladness the fear of God depar… (T12)
Sirach 50:8–10
8 like roses in the days of first fruits, like lilies by a water spring, like the shoot of the frankincense tree in summer time, (WEB) 9 like fire and incense in the censer, like a vessel of beaten gold adorned with all kinds of precious stones, (WEB) 10 like an olive tree loaded… (WEB)
Sirach 31:27–29
27 Wine is as good as life to men, if you drink it in moderation. What life is there to a man who is without wine? It has been created to make men glad. (WEB) 28 Wine drunk in season and in moderation is joy of heart and gladness of soul: (WEB) 29 Wine drunk excessively is bitterne… (WEB)
Proverbs 5:17–19
17 Let them be yours alone, never to be shared with strangers. 18 May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth: 19 A loving doe, a graceful fawn— may her breasts satisfy you always; may you be captivated by her love forever.
Job 28:16–18
16 It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire. 17 Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it. 18 Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.
Proverbs 1:8–10
8 Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother. 9 For they are a garland of grace on your head and a pendant around your neck. 10 My son, if sinners entice you, do not yield to them.
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