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Proverbs 31:6-7
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6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.

7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.

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Proverbs 31:6-7
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6 Let beer be for those who are perishing,
    wine(A) for those who are in anguish!
7 Let them drink(B) and forget their poverty
    and remember their misery no more.

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Proverbs 31:6-7
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6 Give strong drink to the one who (A)is perishing,
    and wine to (B)those in bitter distress;[a]
7 (C)let them drink and forget their poverty
    and remember their misery no more.

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  1. Proverbs 31:6 Hebrew those bitter in soul
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Proverbs 31:6-7
Christian Standard Bible

6 Give beer to one who is dying
and wine to one whose life is bitter.(A)
7 Let him drink so that he can forget his poverty
and remember his trouble no more.(B)

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Proverbs 31:6-7
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6 Give strong drink to him who is (A)perishing,
And wine to him [a](B)whose life is bitter.
7 Let him drink and forget his poverty
And remember his trouble no more.

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  1. Proverbs 31:6 Lit bitter of soul
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