Proverbs 31:6

A Conservative Version

Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish, and wine to the bitter in soul.

Cross References

1 Timothy 5:23

No longer drink water, but use a little wine because of thy stomach and thy frequent weaknesses.

Psalm 104:15

and wine that makes glad the heart of man, [and] oil to make his face to shine, and bread that strengthens man's heart.

1 Samuel 1:10

And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to LORD, and wept much.

Job 29:13

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

Job 3:20

Why is light given to him who is in misery, and life to the bitter in soul,

2 Kings 4:27

And when she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught hold of his feet. And Gehazi came near to thrust her away, but the man of God said, Let her alone, for her soul is vexed within her, and LORD has hid it from me, and has n

1 Samuel 30:6

And 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 LORD his God.

Proverbs 31:7

Let him drink, and forget his need, and remember his misery no more.

Isaiah 38:15

What shall I say? He has both spoken to me, and himself has done it. I shall go softly all my years because of the bitterness of my soul.