Proverbs 31:6 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Give liquor to a person who is dying and wine to one who feels resentful.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, And wine unto the bitter in soul:

BBE:

Give strong drink to him who is near to destruction, and wine to him whose soul is bitter:

DBY:

Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto the bitter of soul:

ERV:

Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto the bitter in soul:

JPS:

Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto the bitter in soul;

WBS:

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

WEB:

Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish; and wine to the bitter in soul:

YLT:

Give strong drink to the perishing, And wine to the bitter in soul,

Proverbs 31:6 Cross References

XREF:

Job 3:20 "Why is light given to him who suffers, And life to the bitter of soul,

Job 29:13 "The blessing of the one ready to perish came upon me, And I made the widow's heart sing for joy.

Isaiah 38:15 "What shall I say? For He has spoken to me, and He Himself has done it; I will wander about all my years because of the bitterness of my soul. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

31:6 To perish - To faint; for such need a cordial.

MHC:

31:1-9 When children are under the mother's eye, she has an opportunity of fashioning their minds aright. Those who are grown up, should often call to mind the good teaching they received when children. The many awful instances of promising characters who have been ruined by vile women, and love of wine, should warn every one to avoid these evils. Wine is to be used for want or medicine. Every creature of God is good, and wine, though abused, has its use. By the same rule, due praise and consolation should be used as cordials to the dejected and tempted, not administered to the confident and self-sufficient. All in authority should be more carefully temperate even than other men; and should be protectors of those who are unable or afraid to plead their own cause. Our blessed Lord did not decline the bitterest dregs of the cup of sorrow put into his hands; but he puts the cup of consolation into the hands of his people, and causes those to rejoice who are in the deepest distress.

CONC:

Anguish Bitter Destruction Distress Drink Hearts Heavy Perish Perishing Ready Soul Strong Wine

Anguish Beer Bitter Destruction Distress Drink Hearts Heavy Life Perish Perishing Ready Soul Strong Wine

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