Proverbs 31:6

World English Bible (2000)

Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish; and wine to the bitter in soul:

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Referenced Verses

  • 1 Tim 5:23 : 23 Be no longer a drinker of water only, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake and your frequent infirmities.
  • 1 Sam 1:10 : 10 She was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to Yahweh, and wept bitterly.
  • 1 Sam 30:6 : 6 David was greatly distressed; for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David strengthened himself in Yahweh his God.
  • 2 Kgs 4:27 : 27 When she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught hold of his feet. Gehazi came near to thrust her away; but the man of God said, "Leave her alone; for her soul is troubled within her; and Yahweh has hidden it from me, and has not told me."
  • Job 3:20 : 20 "Why is light given to him who is in misery, life to the bitter in soul,
  • Job 29:13 : 13 the blessing of him who was ready to perish came on me, and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
  • Ps 104:15 : 15 wine that makes glad the heart of man, oil to make his face to shine, and bread that strengthens man's heart.

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