Wine (alcohol) has a way of clouding one’s better judgment (Proverbs 23:20–21, Proverbs 23:29–30) so that you cannot see the futility of seeking your happiness in economic prosperity, political freedom, etc. (Proverbs 5:3–6, Proverbs 5:20; Proverbs 7:1–27).
2 with whom the kings of the earth have committed sexual immorality, and with the wine of whose sexual immorality the dwellers on earth have become drunk.”