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Proverbs 31:6

Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
Proverbs 31:6 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

  • Give strong drink to him who is near to destruction, and wine to him whose soul is bitter:

    BBE

  • Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto the bitter of soul:

    DBY

  • Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish; And wine to the bitter in soul:

    WEB

  • Give strong drink to the perishing, And wine to the bitter in soul,

    YLT

  • Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.

    ENG

  • Give strong drink to him that is ready to perish, and wine to those that are of heavy hearts.

    WBT

  • Give strong drink to one who is perishing, and wine to the bitter in soul.

    BSB

In context

4It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:

5Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.

6Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.

7Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.

8Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.

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