Proverbs 31:7
That they may drynke it, and forget their miserie and aduersitie.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
In Context
6Geue strong drynke vnto such as are redy to perishe, and wine vnto those that mourne:
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 →