Proverbs 31:6
Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish, And wine to him that hath a heavy heart;
Noyes Bible
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 the law, And pervert the rights of any of the afflicted.
7Let him drink and forget his poverty, And remember his misery no more!
Cross References
Job 3:20Why giveth He light to him that is in misery, And life to the bitter in soul,
Psalms 104:15And wine that gladdeneth the heart of man, Making his face to shine more than oil, And bread that strengtheneth 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 →