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Proverbs 31:6

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6lGive strong drink unto him that is mready to perish,

And wine unto those that be †of heavy hearts.

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Footnotes

  1. lSo Ps. 104:15. Ecclus. 31:27, 28.
  2. mSee Job 29:13.
  3. †Heb. bitter of soul. See Job 3:20.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Give strong drink to the one who is perishing,

and wine to those in bitter distress;

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Let beer be for those who are perishing,

wine for those who are in anguish!

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Give beer to one who is dying

and wine to one whose life is bitter.

NLTNew Living Translation

Alcohol is for the dying,

and wine for those in bitter distress.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Give strong drink to him who is perishing,

and wine to those in bitter distress.