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Proverbs 31:4-7
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Proverbs 31:4-7
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4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel,
it is not for kings to drink wine
or for rulers to desire[a] strong drink,(A)
5 lest they drink and forget what has been decreed
and pervert the rights of all the afflicted.
6 Give strong drink to one who is perishing
and wine to those in bitter distress;
7 let them drink and forget their poverty
and remember their misery no more.
Footnotes
- 31.4 Cn: Heb where
Proverbs 31:4-7
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Proverbs 31:4-7
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4 It is not for kings, Lemuel—
it is not for kings to drink wine,(A)
not for rulers to crave beer,
5 lest they drink(B) and forget what has been decreed,(C)
and deprive all the oppressed of their rights.
6 Let beer be for those who are perishing,
wine(D) for those who are in anguish!
7 Let them drink(E) and forget their poverty
and remember their misery no more.
Proverbs 31:9
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Proverbs 31:9
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
9 Speak out; judge righteously;
defend the rights of the poor and needy.(A)
Proverbs 31:9
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Proverbs 31:9
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9 Speak up and judge fairly;
defend the rights of the poor and needy.(A)
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