Proverbs 31:6
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto the bitter in soul;
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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 him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
Cross References
1 Samuel 30:6And David was greatly distressed; for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters; but David strengthened himself in the LORD his God.
Job 3:20Wherewith is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in soul —
Psalms 104:15And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, making the face brighter than oil, and bread that stayeth man's heart.
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 →