Proverbs 31:6
World English Bible (WEB)
Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish, and wine to the bitter in soul.
In context
4 It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for princes to say, ‘Where is strong drink?’
5 lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the justice due to anyone who is afflicted.
6 Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish, and wine to the bitter in soul.
7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
8 Open your mouth for the mute, in the cause of all who are left desolate.
Proverbs 31:6 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish, and wine to the bitter in soul.
- KJV King James Version
- Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Give strong drink to one who is perishing, and wine to the bitter in soul.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, And wine unto the bitter in soul:
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Give strong drink to the perishing, And wine to the bitter in soul,
- DBY Darby Translation
- Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto the bitter of soul:
- WBS Webster Bible
- Give strong drink to him that is ready to perish, and wine to those that are of heavy hearts.