Proverbs 31:6

“Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.”

"Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts." - Proverbs 31:6
Commentary

What does Proverbs 31:6 mean?

Proverbs 31:6 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts." This verse is part of the larger passage known as the "virtuous woman" or "proverbs 31 woman" found in the Book of…

Read full commentaryDevotional

Refuge in the Wine of Grace: A Devotional on Proverbs 31:6

As we navigate the complexities of life, there comes a moment for many when the weight of our burdens feels insurmountable. It is in these times of sorrow and despair that we can turn to Proverbs 31:6, which says, "Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine…

Read devotionalPrayer

A Prayer for Strength and Comfort in Troubling Times

Heavenly Father, In this moment of quietude, I approach Your throne with a heavy heart, seeking the refuge of Your grace and the assurance of Your presence. As I reflect on the words of Proverbs 31:6, "Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that…

Read prayer

Artwork for Proverbs 31:6

See all →
Proverbs 31:6 - "Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts."
Proverbs 6:31 - "But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house."
Proverbs:31:28
Proverbs 31:21
Proverbs 31:31 - "Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates."
Proverbs 8:22-31
"But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house." - Proverbs 6:31
Proverbs 21:31 - "The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD."
Proverbs 3:31 - "¶ Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways."
Proverbs 15:31 - "The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise."
Proverbs 16:31 - "The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness."
Proverbs 31:5 - "Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted."
Proverbs 31:1 - "The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him."
Proverbs 31:17 - "She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms."
Proverbs 31:13 - "She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands."
Proverbs 31:8 - "Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction."
Proverbs 8:22-31 – Wisdom’s role in creation.
Proverbs 1:31 - "Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices."
Proverbs 30:31 - "A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up."
Proverbs 31:9 - "Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy."
Proverbs 31:19 - "She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff."
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."