Proverbs 31:7

If they drink, they will forget that they are poor, and they will not think about their distress/troubles any more.

Translation for Translators

In The King James Version

Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.

In Context

6Give strong/alcoholic drinks to those who are dying and to those who are ◄greatly distressed/suffering very much►.

8Speak [MTY] to defend people who are unable to defend themselves; speak to encourage others to do what is right for those who are helpless.

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Cross References

Job 11:16You will forget all your troubles; they will be like the water of a flood that has all disappeared.

Ephesians 5:18Do not become drunk by drinking alcoholic drinks, since people are unable to control their behavior when they are drunk. Instead, let God’s Spirit control your behavior at all times [MTY].

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 →

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