Proverbs 31:6

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

Give {H5414} strong drink {H7941} unto him that is ready to perish {H6}, and wine {H3196} unto those that be of heavy {H4751} hearts {H5315}.

Give strong liquor to one who is perishing, wine to the deeply depressed;

Give strong drink to one who is perishing, and wine to the bitter in soul.

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

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Cross-References

  • 1 Timothy 5:23 (5 votes)

    Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.

  • Psalms 104:15 (4 votes)

    And wine [that] maketh glad the heart of man, [and] oil to make [his] face to shine, and bread [which] strengtheneth man's heart.

  • 1 Samuel 1:10 (3 votes)

    And she [was] in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore.

  • 2 Kings 4:27 (2 votes)

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

  • Job 29:13 (2 votes)

    The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.

  • 1 Samuel 30:6 (2 votes)

    And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.

  • Job 3:20 (2 votes)

    ¶ Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter [in] soul;