Proverbs 31:7
Let him have drink, and his need will go from his mind, and the memory of his trouble will be gone.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
In Context
6Give strong drink to him who is near to destruction, and wine to him whose soul is bitter:
8Let your mouth be open for those who have no voice, in the cause of those who are ready for death.
Cross References
Job 11:16For your sorrow will go from your memory, like waters flowing away:
Ephesians 5:18And do not take overmuch wine by which one may be overcome, but be full of the Spirit;
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 31:2-10
Maternal Counsels to King Lemuel. 1 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. 2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? 3 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. 4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: 5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. 6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto… Read the whole commentary →