Proverbs 31:4-7
New King James Version
4 (A)It is not for kings, O Lemuel,
It is not for kings to drink wine,
Nor for princes intoxicating drink;
5 (B)Lest they drink and forget the law,
And pervert the justice of all [a]the afflicted.
6 (C)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 31:5 Lit. sons of affliction
Proverbs 31:4-7
Authorized (King James) 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 judgment of any of the afflicted.
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.
Proverbs 31:9
New King James Version
Proverbs 31:9
Authorized (King James) Version
9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously,
and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
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