Proverbs 31:6
Give alcohol to those who are dying, and wine to those who are in terrible distress.
Free Bible Version
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
7Let them drink so they can forget their poverty, and not remember their troubles any longer.
Cross References
1 Samuel 30:6David was in a great deal of trouble, because the men were so upset over losing their children that they began to talk of stoning him. But trusting in the Lord his God,
Job 3:20Why does God give life to those who are suffering, living bitterly miserable lives,
Psalms 104:15and wine to make them happy, olive oil to make their faces shine, and bread to make them strong.
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 →