Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
Give strong drink, to him that is perishing, and wine, to such as are embittered in soul:
New American Standard Bible
And wine to him
King James Version
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
Holman Bible
and wine to one whose life is bitter.
International Standard Version
Give liquor to someone who is perishing, and wine to someone who is deeply depressed.
A Conservative Version
Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish, and wine to the bitter in soul.
American Standard Version
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, And wine unto the bitter in soul:
Amplified
Give strong drink [as medicine] to him who is ready to pass away,
And wine to him whose life is bitter.
Bible in Basic English
Give strong drink to him who is near to destruction, and wine to him whose soul is bitter:
Darby Translation
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto the bitter of soul:
Julia Smith Translation
Ye shall give strong drink to him perishing, and wine to the bitter of soul
King James 2000
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Give strong drink to him who is perishing, and wine to those {in bitter distress}.
Modern King James verseion
Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish, and wine to those who are of heavy hearts.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Give strong drink unto such as are condemned to death, and wine unto those that mourn:
NET Bible
Give strong drink to the one who is perishing, and wine to those who are bitterly distressed;
New Heart English Bible
Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish; and wine to the bitter in soul:
Webster
Give strong drink to him that is ready to perish, and wine to those that are of heavy hearts.
World English Bible
Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish; and wine to the bitter in soul:
Youngs Literal Translation
Give strong drink to the perishing, And wine to the bitter in soul,
Themes
Drunkenness » Who should not drink
Government » The kings of the earth
Sobriety » Who should be sober
Wine » Custom of giving to persons in pain or suffering, mixed with drugs
Topics
Interlinear
Nathan
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 31:6
Prayers for Proverbs 31:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Oracle Of King Lemuel
5 Lest he drink, and forget that which is decreed, and alter the plea of any who are sorely oppressed. 6 Give strong drink, to him that is perishing, and wine, to such as are embittered in soul: 7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and, his wearying toil, let him remember no more.
Names
Cross References
1 Timothy 5:23
No longer, be a water-drinker, but, of a little wine, make use, because of thy stomach and thy, frequent, sicknesses.
1 Samuel 1:10
and, she being in bitterness of soul, prayed unto Yahweh, and, wept sore.
1 Samuel 30:6
And David was in sore distress, for the people had spoken of stoning him, because the souls of all the people were embittered, every man for his own sons and for his own daughters, - but David emboldened himself in Yahweh his God.
2 Kings 4:27
But, when she came unto the man of God, on the mount, she caught hold of his feet, - and Gehazi drew near to thrust her away, when the man of God said - Let her alone! for, her life, is embittered to her, howbeit, Yahweh, hath hidden it from me, and hath not told me.
Job 3:20
Wherefore give, to the wretched, light? Or, life, to the embittered in soul? -
Job 29:13
The blessing of him that was ready to perish, upon me was wont to descend, and, the heart of the widow, caused I to sing for joy;
Psalm 104:15
And, wine, may rejoice the heart of man, Making radiant his well-nourished face, - And, food, may, the heart of man, sustain.