Proverbs 31:6
Give strong drink to a person who is perishing 1 and wine to those in bitter distress. 1
Unlocked Literal 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
7He will drink and he will forget his poverty 1 and he will not remember his trouble. 1
Cross References
1 Samuel 30:6David was greatly distressed, for the people were talking about stoning him, for all the people were bitter in spirit, each man for his sons and daughters; but David strengthened himself in Yahweh, his God.
Job 3:20Why is light given to him who is in misery? 1 Why is life given to the one who is bitter in soul, 1
Psalms 104:15He makes wine to make man happy, 1 oil to make his face shine, 1 and food to sustain his life. 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 →