Proverbs 31:6
Geue strong drynke vnto such as are redy to perishe, and wine vnto those that mourne:
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
In Context
5Lest they by drnkyng forget the lawe, and peruert the iudgement of all poore mens children.
7That they may drynke it, and forget their miserie and aduersitie.
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 →