Proverbs 31:5

“Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.”

"Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted." - Proverbs 31:5
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What does Proverbs 31:5 mean?

Proverbs 31:5 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted." This verse is part of a larger passage known as the "virtuous woman" passage, which is a part of the wise teachings of King…

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Guarding the Heart and Mind: A Call to Righteousness

In Proverbs 31:5, we find a cautionary principle that resonates deeply in our daily lives: “Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.” At first glance, one might perceive this verse as merely addressing the dangers of excessive…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Righteous Judgment

Heavenly Father, in the quiet moments of this day, I come before You humbled and in need of your divine wisdom. You are the source of all understanding, the fountain from which flows judgment that is pure and just. Your Word in Proverbs 31:5 warns us, saying, "Lest they drink…

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Proverbs 31:24 - "She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant."
Proverbs 31:25 - "Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come."
Proverbs 31:26 - "She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness."
Proverbs 11:31 - "Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner."
Proverbs 31:29 - "Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all."
Proverbs 31:12 - "She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life."
Proverbs 31:27 - "She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness."
Proverbs 31:22 - "She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple."
Proverbs 31:30 - "Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised."
Proverbs 8:31 - "Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men."
Proverbs 31:23 - "Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land."