Proverbs 31:6
Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish, and wine to those who are bitter.
1 Timothy 5:23
Do not drink water any longer, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake and your many infirmities.
1 Samuel 1:10
Hannah was filled with grief and wept bitterly. She prayed and pledged an oath to Jehovah:
1 Samuel 30:6
The people in their bitterness said David should be stoned. This caused him great distress. They were thinking of their sons and daughters. But David found strength in Jehovah his God.
2 Kings 4:27
but when she came to Elisha, she bowed down before him and took hold of his feet. Gehazi was about to push her away. Elisha said: Do not bother her. You can see she is deeply distressed. Jehovah has not told me a thing about it.
Job 3:20
Why is light given to those in misery, and life to the bitter in heart?
Job 29:13
The blessing of the wretched came upon me. I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
Psalm 104:15
And wine which makes man's heart glad. That he may make his face shine with oil, and food, which sustains man's heart.