Proverbs 31:6
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, And wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
In context
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. 9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, And plead the cause of the poor and needy.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 31:6 in the NIV
Let beer be for those who are perishing, wine for those who are in anguish!
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 31:6 in the ESV
Give strong drink to the one who is perishing, and wine to those in bitter distress;