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Proverbs 31:4-6
Modern English Version
Proverbs 31:4-6
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.
Proverbs 31:4-6
New International Version
Proverbs 31:4-6
New International Version
Proverbs 31:4-6
English Standard Version
Proverbs 31:4-6
English Standard Version
4 (A)It is not for kings, O Lemuel,
it is not for kings (B)to drink wine,
or for rulers to take (C)strong drink,
5 lest they drink and forget what has been decreed
and (D)pervert the rights of all the afflicted.
6 Give strong drink to the one who (E)is perishing,
and wine to (F)those in bitter distress;[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 31:6 Hebrew those bitter in soul
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