(A)Lest they drink and forget the law,
And pervert the justice of all [a]the afflicted.
(B)Give strong drink to him who is perishing,
And wine to those who are bitter of heart.
Let him drink and forget his poverty,
And remember his misery no more.

(C)Open your mouth for the speechless,
In the cause of all who are [b]appointed to die.

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Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 31:5 Lit. sons of affliction
  2. Proverbs 31:8 Lit. sons of passing away

lest they drink(A) and forget what has been decreed,(B)
    and deprive all the oppressed of their rights.
Let beer be for those who are perishing,
    wine(C) for those who are in anguish!
Let them drink(D) and forget their poverty
    and remember their misery no more.

Speak(E) up for those who cannot speak for themselves,
    for the rights of all who are destitute.

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