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The meaning and origin of the expression: Eat drink and be merry

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What's the origin of the phrase 'Eat drink and be merry'?

From the Bible, Ecclesiastes VIII 15 (King James Version):

To eat, and to drink, and to be merry.

See also: the List of Proverbs.