Proverbs 31:6

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

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All Translations

BBE BBE

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

DBY DBY

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

KJV King James Version

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

WBT WBT

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

WEB WEB

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

YLT YLT

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