Proverbs 31:5
Lest they drink, and forget the law, And pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.
In context
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 those that be of heavy hearts. 7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, And remember his misery no more. 8 Open thy mouth for the dumb In the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 31:5 in the NIV
lest they drink and forget what has been decreed, and deprive all the oppressed of their rights.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 31:5 in the ESV
lest they drink and forget what has been decreed and pervert the rights of all the afflicted.