Proverbs 31:6

Give beer to one who is dying
and wine to one whose life is bitter.

1 Timothy 5:23

Don’t continue drinking only water, but use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.

1 Samuel 1:10

Deeply hurt, Hannah prayed to the Lord and wept with many tears.

1 Samuel 30:6

David was in a difficult position because the troops talked about stoning him, for they were all very bitter over the loss of their sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God.

2 Kings 4:27

When she came up to the man of God at the mountain, she clung to his feet. Gehazi came to push her away, but the man of God said, “Leave her alone—she is in severe anguish, and the Lord has hidden it from me. He hasn’t told me.”

Job 3:20

Why is light given to one burdened with grief,
and life to those whose existence is bitter,

Job 29:13

The dying man blessed me,
and I made the widow’s heart rejoice.

Psalm 104:15

wine that makes man’s heart glad—
making his face shine with oil—
and bread that sustains man’s heart.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.

General references

Bible References

Strong

Psalm 104:15
wine that makes man’s heart glad—
making his face shine with oil—
and bread that sustains man’s heart.
1 Timothy 5:23
Don’t continue drinking only water, but use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.

General references

1 Timothy 5:23
Don’t continue drinking only water, but use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.

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