Quick answer
This is comparison language, not a moral essay on drinking. The point is that beloved love is being placed above wine in desirability. That means the verse can be acknowledged without pretending it answers the whole alcohol question.
Song of Solomon 1:2 (KJV)
“Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for thy love is better than wine.”
This verse falls into the neutral or comparison-use group because context matters more than a quick word lookup.
How we read this verse
Difficult passages should be read carefully, neither erased nor forced into proving more than they actually say. The safest method is to read them beside the clearest blessing texts, the clearest warning texts, and the broader definition studies.
That is why we pair this verse with Bible wine, How is wine defined in the Bible?, and Bible wine debate.
Frequently asked questions
Why not call this a positive drinking text?
Because the verse is making a poetic comparison. It is not presenting a rule for ordinary drinking.
Why include comparison texts at all?
Because they show the full range of how wine language is used in Scripture.