Proverbs 31:6
Give strong drink to those that are in sorrow, and the wine to drink to those in pain:
LXX2012 (US English)
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 they drink, and forget wisdom, and be not able to judge the poor rightly.
7that they may forget their poverty, and may not remember their troubles any more.
Cross References
1 Samuel 30:6And David was greatly distressed, because the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, each for his sons and his daughters: but David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.
Job 3:20For why is light given to those who are in bitterness, and life to those souls which are in griefs?
Psalms 104:15saying, Touch not my anointed ones; and do my prophets no harm. 1
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 →