--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: But they also have erred through wine…" description: "\"But they also have erred through wine, and through strong drink are out of the way; the priest and the prophet have erred through strong drink, they ar..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dc3/bible-141_dreams_but-they-also-have-erred-through-wine-an_518461.jpg" --- # But they also have erred through wine, and through strong… ![“But they also have erred through wine, and through strong drink are out of the way; the priest and the prophet have erred through strong drink, they are swallowed up of wine, they are out of the way through strong drink; they err in vision, they stumble in judgment.” quote by Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dc3/bible-141_dreams_but-they-also-have-erred-through-wine-an_518461.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dc3/bible-141_dreams_but-they-also-have-erred-through-wine-an_518461.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dc3/bible-141_dreams_but-they-also-have-erred-through-wine-an_518461.jpg) > “But they also have erred through wine, and through strong drink are out of the way; the priest and the prophet have erred through strong drink, they are swallowed up of wine, they are out of the way through strong drink; they err in vision, they stumble in judgment.” [Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bible/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage warns that even leaders like priests and prophets can be led astray by excessive alcohol, impairing judgment and vision. **In simple terms:** Leaders can be ruined by too much drinking. Key Takeaway Avoid overindulgence to keep clear judgment. Themes leadership responsibility addiction Mood cautionary reflective Type warning biblical When to use this quote - religious leadership - personal decision making - public policy on alcohol - health counseling Key Concepts moral decay impaired judgment Questions to Reflect On - How does alcohol affect decision making in authority? - What safeguards can prevent leaders from misusing power? 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