Proverbs 31:6

Modern King James Version

Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish, and wine to those who are of heavy hearts.

Cross References

2 Kings 4:27

And she came to the man of God to the hill, and she caught him by the feet. And Gehazi came near to push her away. And the man of God said, Let her alone, for her soul is troubled within her. And Jehovah has hidden it from me and has not told me.

Job 29:13

The blessing of the perishing came on me; and I caused the widow's heart to sing.

Job 3:20

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

Psalm 104:15

and wine cheers the heart of man, and oil makes his face shine, and bread sustains the heart of man.

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 spoken to me, and He Himself has acted; I shall go softly all my years in the bitterness of my soul.

1 Timothy 5:23

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

1 Samuel 1:10

And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to Jehovah, and wept sorely.

1 Samuel 30:6

And it greatly distressed David, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, each one for his sons and for his daughters. But David encouraged himself in Jehovah his God.