American Standard Version
"Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, And wine unto the bitter in soul: "
— Proverbs 31:6, American Standard Version
“Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.”
“Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish; and wine to the bitter in soul:”
“Give strong drink to the one who is perishing, and wine to those who are bitterly distressed;”
“Give strong drink to them that are sad; and wine to them that are grieved in mind:”
“Give strong drink to him who is near to destruction, and wine to him whose soul is bitter:”
“Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.”
Give not thy strength unto women, Nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; Nor for princes to say, Where is strong drink?
Lest they drink, and forget the law, And pervert the justice due to any that is afflicted.
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, And wine unto the bitter in soul:
Let him drink, and forget his poverty, And remember his misery no more.
Open thy mouth for the dumb, In the cause of all such as are left desolate.
Open thy mouth, judge righteously, And minister justice to the poor and needy.