Proverbs 31:6
Give strong drink to the perishing, || And wine to the bitter in soul,
Literal Standard 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
5Lest he drink, and forget the decree, || And change the judgment of any of the sons of affliction.
7He drinks, and forgets his poverty, || And he does not remember his misery again.
Cross References
1 Samuel 30:6and David has great distress, for the people have said to stone him, for the soul of all the people has been bitter, each for his sons and for his daughters; and David strengthens himself in his God YHWH.
Job 3:20Why does He give light to the miserable, and life to the bitter soul?
Psalms 104:15And wine—it makes the heart of man glad, || To cause the face to shine from oil, || And bread—it supports the heart of man.
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 →