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Proverbs 31:5-7
New American Standard Bible 1995

5 For they will drink and forget what is decreed,
And (A)pervert the [a]rights of all the [b]afflicted.
6 Give strong drink to him who is (B)perishing,
And wine to him [c](C)whose life is bitter.
7 Let him drink and forget his poverty
And remember his trouble no more.

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  1. Proverbs 31:5 Lit judgment
  2. Proverbs 31:5 Lit sons of affliction
  3. Proverbs 31:6 Lit bitter of soul
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Proverbs 31:5-7
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5 lest they drink(A) and forget what has been decreed,(B)
    and deprive all the oppressed of their rights.
6 Let beer be for those who are perishing,
    wine(C) for those who are in anguish!
7 Let them drink(D) and forget their poverty
    and remember their misery no more.

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