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.

9 Open your mouth, ^ajudge righteously,
And ^bplead the cause of the poor and needy.

Interlinear Bible for Proverbs 31:6:

Give
nathan (#5414) strong drink
shekar (#7941) unto him that is ready to perish,
'abad (#6) and wine
yayin (#3196) unto those that be of heavy
mar (#4751) hearts.
nephesh (#5315)