Devine Scripture

Proverbs 31:6

Proverbs chapter 31 · verse 6 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.5Lest they drink, and forget the law, And pervert the justice due to any that is afflicted.

v.6This passage

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

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Samuel 1:10

    And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto Jehovah, and wept sore.

  • 2 Kings 4:27

    And when she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught hold of his feet. And Gehazi came near to thrust her away; but the man of God said, Let her alone: for her soul is vexed within her; and Jehovah hath hid it from me, and hath not told me.

  • Psalms 104:15

    And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, Andoil to make his face to shine, And bread that strengtheneth man’s heart.

  • 1 Timothy 5:23

    Be no longer a drinker of water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities.

  • Job 29:13

    The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me; And I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.

  • Job 3:20

    Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, And life unto the bitter in soul;