Proverbs 31:5
Lest they by drnkyng forget the lawe, and peruert the iudgement of all poore mens children.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.
In Context
6Geue strong drynke vnto such as are redy to perishe, and wine vnto those that mourne:
Cross References
Isaiah 5:22Wo be vnto them that are strong to suppe out wine, and expert men to set vp drunkennesse.
Habakkuk 2:5Yea in deede the proude man [is as] he that transgresseth by wine, therfore shall he not endure, because he hath enlarged his desire as the hell, & is as death, and can not be satisfied, but gathereth vnto him all nations, and heapeth vnto him all people.
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 →