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Proverbs 31:6-8
Common English Bible
Proverbs 31:6-8
Common English Bible
6 Give strong drink to those who are perishing
and wine to those whose hearts are bitter.
7 Let them drink and forget their poverty
and no longer remember their toil.
8 Speak out on behalf of the voiceless,
and for the rights of all who are vulnerable.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 31:8 Or all children who are passing away
Proverbs 31:6-8
New International Version
Proverbs 31:6-8
New International Version
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.
8 Speak(C) up for those who cannot speak for themselves,
for the rights of all who are destitute.
Proverbs 31:6-8
New King James Version
Proverbs 31:6-8
New King James Version
6 (A)Give strong drink to him who is perishing,
And wine to those who are bitter of heart.
7 Let him drink and forget his poverty,
And remember his misery no more.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 31:8 Lit. sons of passing away
箴 言 31:6-8
Chinese Union Version (Traditional)
箴 言 31:6-8
Chinese Union Version (Traditional)
6 可 以 把 濃 酒 給 將 亡 的 人 喝 ， 把 清 酒 給 苦 心 的 人 喝 ，
7 讓 他 喝 了 ， 就 忘 記 他 的 貧 窮 ， 不 再 記 念 他 的 苦 楚 。
8 你 當 為 啞 巴 （ 或 譯 ： 不 能 自 辯 的 ） 開 口 ， 為 一 切 孤 獨 的 伸 冤 。
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