Proverbs 31:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 31:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 31:6 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. of...: Heb. bitter of s..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 31:6 — KJV
“Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. of...: Heb. bitter of soul”
— Proverbs 31:6 (KJV)
Proverbs 31:6 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 31:6
“And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat there before the LORD thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou, and thine household, desireth: Heb. asketh of thee”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 31:6: strong, drink, wine
“And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the LORD. of a sorrowful...: Heb. hard of spirit”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 31:6: strong, drink, wine
“They shall not drink wine with a song; strong drink shall be bitter to them that drink it.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 31:6: strong, drink, wine
“The LORD hath sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his strength, Surely I will no more give thy corn to be meat for thine enemies; and the sons of the stranger shall not drink thy wine, for the which thou hast laboured: Surely...: Heb. If I give, etc”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 31:6: give, drink, wine
“Therefore the flight shall perish from the swift, and the strong shall not strengthen his force, neither shall the mighty deliver himself: himself: Heb. his soul, or, life”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 31:6: strong, perish, heb
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