Judges 9:13

And the vine said unto them, Should I leave my wine, which cheereth God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees?

Cross-references

Psalm 104:15 says wine gladdens the heart of man — directly parallel to the vine's claim that wine cheers men.

Ecclesiastes 10:19 states wine gladdens life — directly echoing the vine's claim about wine cheering men.

Numbers 15:5 commands a wine drink offering—the same wine that cheers God and men, linking the vine's purpose to worship.

Numbers 15:7 describes wine as a drink offering pleasing to the LORD — reinforcing the vine's claim that wine cheers both God and men.

Numbers 15:10 similarly prescribes wine as a drink offering — a pleasing aroma to the LORD, echoing the vine's statement about cheering God.

Proverbs 31:6 Related theme

Proverbs 31:6 prescribes wine for the perishing and distressed — a different use from cheering, showing wine's dual role.