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