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Proverbs 31:5
Lest he drink, and forget that which is decreed, and alter the plea of any who are sorely oppressed.
Proverbs 31:5 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 31:5 in other translations
Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.
lest they drink and forget what is decreed, depriving all the oppressed of justice.
lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the justice due to anyone who is afflicted.
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In context
2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? aye what, the son of my vows?
3 Do not give, to women, thy strength, nor thy ways, to them who ruin kings.
4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor, for dignitaries, to desire strong drink,
5 Lest he drink, and forget that which is decreed, and alter the plea of any who are sorely oppressed.
6 Give strong drink, to him that is perishing, and wine, to such as are embittered in soul:
7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and, his wearying toil, let him remember no more.
8 Open thy mouth for the dumb, for the cause of all the children of the departed.
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