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NASB | Proverbs 31:6 Give strong drink to him who is perishing, And wine to him whose life is bitter. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 31:6 Give strong drink [as medicine] to him who is ready to pass away, And wine to him whose life is bitter. |
Bible Question:
What do you all make of this verse: Proverbs 31:6 "Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts." (KJV) Isn't it wrong to drink as a means of escape - whether from pain ("ready to perish"), or depression ("heavy hearts")? Maybe God isn't as strict about drinking as we suppose? |
Bible Answer: In this verse Lemuel is saying that instead of kings becoming drunken they need to leave the drinking to those who are sick and dying. Drunkenness can be understood by those who are dying or in bitter distress or great pain, but it is inexcuseable for national leaders. prayon |