Proverbs 31:6

King James 2000

Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.

Cross References

2 Kings 4:27

And when she came to the man of God at the mountain, she caught him by the feet: but Gehazi came near to thrust her away. And the man of God said, Let her alone; for her soul is bitter within her: and the LORD has hid it from me, and has not told me.

Job 29:13

The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.

Job 3:20

Therefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in soul;

Psalm 104:15

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

Proverbs 31:7

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

Isaiah 38:15

What shall I say? he has both spoken unto me, and he himself has done it: I shall go softly all my years in the bitterness of my soul.

1 Timothy 5:23

Drink no longer water only, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake and your frequent illnesses.

1 Samuel 1:10

And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept bitterly.

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 encouraged himself in the LORD his God.