Proverbs 31:5
For if they drink, they'll forget what the law says, and pervert the rights of those who are suffering.
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In The King James Version
Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.
In Context
4Lemuel, kings shouldn't be drinking wine, rulers shouldn't be drinking alcohol.
6Give alcohol to those who are dying, and wine to those who are in terrible distress.
Cross References
Isaiah 5:22Tragedy is coming to you who are wine-drinking champions, and experts at mixing alcoholic drinks;
Habakkuk 2:5In addition wealth provides no security. Those who are arrogant never have any peace; their greedy mouths are as wide open as the grave, and like death they are never satisfied. They gather nations like possessions, swallowing up many peoples.
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 →