Proverbs 31:6 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 31:6

4 ^aIt is not for kings, O Lemuel,
It is not for kings to drink wine,
Nor for princes intoxicating drink;

5 ^aLest they drink and forget the law,
And pervert the justice of all¹ the afflicted.

6 ^aGive strong drink to him who is perishing,
And wine to those who are bitter of heart.

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

8 ^aOpen your mouth for the speechless,
In the cause of all who are¹ appointed to die.

Cross-references and similar verses for Proverbs 31:6:

strong.
Psalms 104:15
1 Timothy 5:23

of heavy hearts. Heb. bitter of soul.
1 Samuel 1:10
1 Samuel 30:6
2 Kings 4:27

margins|
Ephesians 5:18