Drink Quote by Bible
“Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria, which are named chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel came! Pass ye unto Calneh, and see; and from thence go ye to Hamath the great: then go down to Gath of the Philistines: be they better than these kingdoms? or their border greater than your border? Ye that put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near; That lie upon beds of ivory, and stretch themselves upon their couches, and eat the lambs out of the flock, and the calves out of the midst of the stall; That chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David; That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Jeremiah 51, Hebrew Bible, 7th century BC
The passage condemns complacent leaders who trust in false security and ignore suffering, urging them to recognize their moral decay and impending judgment.
In simple terms: Leaders ignore suffering and think they are safe.
Key Takeaway
Recognize false security and act responsibly.
Themes
justice
complacency
leadership
morality
judgment
Mood
solemn
critical
warning
Type
prophetic
ethical
social.
When to use this quote
- political leadership
- religious authority
- social injustice
- national crisis
Key Concepts
prophecy
social critique
ethical decay
Questions to Reflect On
- How does false security affect decision making?
- What responsibilities do leaders have toward the vulnerable?
A Different Perspective
It assumes all leaders are equally corrupt, ignoring good governance.
