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Proverbs 31:7 Cross-References
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“Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.”
Proverbs 31:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 31:7
Let him drink, and forget his poverty—The Hebrew rishon (רִישׁוֹן, poverty/lack) describes destitution. For one ready to perish (v. 6), temporary forgetfulness of suffering is merciful. The phrase remember his misery no more (וַעֲמָלוֹ לֹא יִזְכָּר־עוֹד, va'amalo lo yizkar-od) speaks to compassionate relief from amal (עָמָל, toil/trouble/misery).This stands in stark contrast to verses 4-5 where rulers must never cloud their judgment with drink. The wisdom literature consistently distinguishes between those with ongoing responsibilities (who must remain sober) and those for whom earthly respons...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 31:7
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