Proverbs 31:6
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 31
“Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.”Proverbs 31:6
What Does Proverbs 31:6 Mean?
Proverbs 31:6 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 31, verse 6 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 31:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Timothy 5:23“Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities.”Psalms 104:15“And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man’s heart.”1 Samuel 1:10“And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore.”1 Samuel 30:6“And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.”2 Kings 4:27“And when she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught him by the feet: but Gehazi came near to thrust her away. And the man of God said, Let her alone; for her soul is vexed within her: and the LORD hath hid it from me, and hath not told me.”Job 3:20“Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in soul;”Job 29:13“The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.”Proverbs 23:20“Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:”Genesis 43:34“And he took and sent messes unto them from before him: but Benjamin’s mess was five times so much as any of theirs. And they drank, and were merry with him.”Judges 9:13“And the vine said unto them, Should I leave my wine, which cheereth God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees?”1 Samuel 22:2“And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, gathered themselves unto him; and he became a captain over them: and there were with him about four hundred men.”2 Samuel 16:2“And the king said unto Ziba, What meanest thou by these? And Ziba said, The asses be for the king’s household to ride on; and the bread and summer fruit for the young men to eat; and the wine, that such as be faint in the wilderness may drink.”Isaiah 24:11“There is a crying for wine in the streets; all joy is darkened, the mirth of the land is gone.”Jeremiah 16:7“Neither shall men tear themselves for them in mourning, to comfort them for the dead; neither shall men give them the cup of consolation to drink for their father or for their mother.”Zechariah 10:7“And they of Ephraim shall be like a mighty man, and their heart shall rejoice as through wine: yea, their children shall see it, and be glad; their heart shall rejoice in the LORD.”Luke 14:13“But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:”Luke 22:18“For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.”
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