Proverbs 31:4-7
World English Bible
4 It is not for kings, Lemuel,
it is not for kings to drink wine,
nor for princes to say, ‘Where is strong drink?’
5 lest they drink, and forget the law,
and pervert the justice due to anyone who is afflicted.
6 Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish,
and wine to the bitter in soul.
7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty,
and remember his misery no more.
Proverbs 31:4-7
Modern English Version
4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel,
it is not for kings to drink wine,
nor for princes strong drink;
5 lest they drink and forget the law,
and pervert the justice of any of the afflicted.
6 Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish,
and wine to those who are of heavy hearts.
7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty,
and remember his misery no more.
Proverbs 31:9
World English Bible
9 Open your mouth, judge righteously,
and serve justice to the poor and needy.”
Proverbs 31:9
Modern English Version
9 Open your mouth, judge righteously,
and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
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