Sirach 31:25–28

25 Do not aim to be valiant over wine,

for wine has destroyed many.

26 Fire and water prove the temper of steel,

so wine tests hearts in the strife of the proud.

27 Wine is like life to men,

if you drink it in moderation.

What is life to a man who is without wine?

It has been created to make men glad.

28 Wine drunk in season and temperately

is rejoicing of heart and gladness of soul.