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Proverbs 31:6

World English Bible

Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish,
and wine to the bitter in soul.

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Proverbs 31:6 in other translations

Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, And wine unto the bitter in soul:

Proverbs 31:6 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 31:6 in context

  1. 4It is not for kings, Lemuel,
    it is not for kings to drink wine,
    nor for princes to say, ‘Where is strong drink?’
  2. 5lest they drink, and forget the law,
    and pervert the justice due to anyone who is afflicted.
  3. 6Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish,
    and wine to the bitter in soul.
  4. 7Let him drink, and forget his poverty,
    and remember his misery no more.
  5. 8Open your mouth for the mute,
    in the cause of all who are left desolate.