Proverbs 31:5

5 For they will drink and forget what is decreed, And 1pervert the rights of all the afflicted.

Proverbs 31:5 In-Context

3 Do not give your strength to women, Or your ways to that which destroys kings.
4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, It is not for kings to drink wine, Or for rulers to desire strong drink,
5 For they will drink and forget what is decreed, And pervert the rights of all the afflicted.
6 Give strong drink to him who is perishing, And wine to him whose life is bitter.
7 Let him drink and forget his poverty And remember his trouble no more.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Exodus 23:6; Deuteronomy 16:19; Proverbs 17:15

Footnotes 2

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