Proverbs 31:7
Proverbs 31:7 in Multiple Translations
Let him drink and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
Let him drink, and forget his poverty, And remember his misery no more.
Let him have drink, and his need will go from his mind, and the memory of his trouble will be gone.
Let them drink so they can forget their poverty, and not remember their troubles any longer.
Let him drinke, that he may forget his pouertie, and remember his miserie no more.
He drinketh, and forgetteth his poverty, And his misery he remembereth not again.
Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
Let them drink, and forget their want, and remember their sorrow no more.
If they drink, they will forget that they are poor, and they will not think about their distress/troubles any more.
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Proverbs 31:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יִ֭שְׁתֶּה
וְ/יִשְׁכַּ֣ח
רִישׁ֑/וֹ
וַ֝/עֲמָל֗/וֹ
לֹ֣א
יִזְכָּר
עֽוֹד
יִ֭שְׁתֶּה
shâthâh
H8354
to drink
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
וְ/יִשְׁכַּ֣ח
shâkach
H7911
to forget
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
רִישׁ֑/וֹ
rêysh
H7389
poverty
N-ms | Suff
וַ֝/עֲמָל֗/וֹ
ʻâmâl
H5999
trouble
Conj | N-cs | Suff
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יִזְכָּר
zâkar
H2142
to remember
V-Qal-Juss-3ms
עֽוֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
still
Adv
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 31:7
יִ֭שְׁתֶּה
shâthâh
H8354
"to drink"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to drink, and it's used in many ways, like drinking from a cup or feasting. It's also used to describe being drunk or taking part in a big celebration. We see it in stories like the Last Supper in Matthew 26:27.
Definition: 1) to drink 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to drink 1a1a) of drinking cup of God's wrath, of slaughter, of wicked deeds (fig) 1a2) to feast 1b) (Niphal) to be drunk Aramaic equivalent: she.tah (שְׁתָה "to drink" H8355)
Usage: Occurs in 193 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] assuredly, banquet, [idiom] certainly, drink(-er, -ing), drunk ([idiom] -ard), surely. (Prop. intensive of H8248 (שָׁקָה).) See also: Genesis 9:21; 2 Kings 19:24; Psalms 50:13.
וְ/יִשְׁכַּ֣ח
shâkach
H7911
"to forget"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To forget something means to mislay it or be oblivious to it. This Hebrew word is used in the Bible to describe when people forget things, like God's commands. The KJV translates it as 'to forget' or 'at all'.
Definition: 1) to forget, ignore, wither 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to forget 1a2) to cease to care 1b) (Niphal) to be forgotten 1c) (Piel) to cause to forget 1d) (Hiphil) to make or cause to forget 1e) (Hithpael) to be forgotten Aramaic equivalent: she.khach (שְׁכַח "to find" H7912)
Usage: Occurs in 95 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, (cause to) forget. See also: Genesis 27:45; Psalms 106:13; Psalms 9:13.
רִישׁ֑/וֹ
rêysh
H7389
"poverty"
N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means poverty or being poor. It is used in the Bible to describe someone who lacks material possessions. The KJV translates it as 'poverty'.
Definition: poverty Also means: rish (רִישׁ "poverty" H7389B)
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: poverty. See also: Proverbs 6:11; Proverbs 24:34; Proverbs 10:15.
וַ֝/עֲמָל֗/וֹ
ʻâmâl
H5999
"trouble"
Conj | N-cs | Suff
This word refers to trouble or hard work that causes worry or pain, whether physical or mental, like the struggles of the Israelites in the book of Exodus.
Definition: 1) toil, trouble, labour 1a) trouble 1b) trouble, mischief 1c) toil, labour
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: grievance(-vousness), iniquity, labour, mischief, miserable(-sery), pain(-ful), perverseness, sorrow, toil, travail, trouble, wearisome, wickedness. See also: Genesis 41:51; Ecclesiastes 1:3; Psalms 7:15.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יִזְכָּר
zâkar
H2142
"to remember"
V-Qal-Juss-3ms
To remember means to recall or mark something, like God remembering his covenant with Abraham in Genesis 9:1 and Exodus 2:24.
Definition: 1) to remember, recall, call to mind 1a) (Qal) to remember, recall 1b) (Niphal) to be brought to remembrance, be remembered, be thought of, be brought to mind 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to remember, remind 1c2) to cause to be remembered, keep in remembrance 1c3) to mention 1c4) to record 1c5) to make a memorial, make remembrance
Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] burn (incense), [idiom] earnestly, be male, (make) mention (of), be mindful, recount, record(-er), remember, make to be remembered, bring (call, come, keep, put) to (in) remembrance, [idiom] still, think on, [idiom] well. See also: Genesis 8:1; Psalms 74:2; Psalms 8:5.
עֽוֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
"still"
Adv
The word 'still' means something continues or happens again, like in Genesis 29:26 and Isaiah 2:11. It can also mean 'more' or 'additionally'.
Definition: subst 1) a going round, continuance adv 2) still, yet, again, besides 2a) still, yet (of continuance or persistence) 2b) still, yet, more (of addition or repetition) 2c) again 2d) still, moreover, besides Aramaic equivalent: od (עוֹד "still" H5751)
Usage: Occurs in 459 OT verses. KJV: again, [idiom] all life long, at all, besides, but, else, further(-more), henceforth, (any) longer, (any) more(-over), [idiom] once, since, (be) still, when, (good, the) while (having being), (as, because, whether, while) yet (within). See also: Genesis 4:25; Judges 9:37; 2 Chronicles 32:16.
Study Notes — Proverbs 31:7
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- Proverbs 31:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 31:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 31:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 31:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 31:7
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 31:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 31:7
- Sermons on Proverbs 31:7
Context — The Sayings for King Lemuel
5lest they drink and forget what is decreed, depriving all the oppressed of justice.
6Give strong drink to one who is perishing, and wine to the bitter in soul.
7Let him drink and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
8Open your mouth for those with no voice, for the cause of all the dispossessed. 9Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the poor and needy.Cross References
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| 1 | Ephesians 5:18 | Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. |
Proverbs 31:7 Summary
This verse is saying that sometimes, people just need a break from their troubles and a chance to forget their struggles. It's not saying that drinking is the answer to all our problems, but rather that it can be a way to provide temporary relief, like a band-aid on a wound. As Christians, we are called to care for the poor and oppressed, as seen in Proverbs 31:8-9, and to provide comfort and relief to those who are suffering, just like Jesus did when he was on earth, as described in Matthew 11:28-30. By showing compassion and kindness to those in need, we can reflect God's heart for the poor and oppressed, as seen in Isaiah 58:6-12.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of drinking in Proverbs 31:7?
The purpose of drinking in this verse is to help someone forget their poverty and remember their misery no more, as a form of temporary relief, similar to what is described in Proverbs 31:6, where strong drink is given to one who is perishing.
Is this verse promoting excessive drinking?
No, this verse is not promoting excessive drinking, but rather highlighting the need to provide comfort and relief to those who are suffering, as seen in Psalm 104:14-15, where wine is given to gladden the heart of man.
How does this verse relate to our responsibility towards the poor?
This verse is part of a larger passage that emphasizes our responsibility to care for the poor and oppressed, as seen in Proverbs 31:8-9, where we are called to open our mouth for those with no voice and defend the cause of the poor and needy, similar to what is taught in Isaiah 1:17.
What is the contrast between this verse and the preceding verse?
The contrast between this verse and Proverbs 31:6 is that the former is providing relief to someone who is already perishing, while this verse is providing relief to someone who is struggling with poverty, highlighting the different ways we can show compassion to those in need, as seen in Matthew 25:31-46.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can provide comfort and relief to those who are struggling with poverty or misery in my community?
- How can I balance the need to provide temporary relief with the need to address the underlying causes of poverty and suffering?
- What does this verse teach me about God's heart for the poor and oppressed, and how can I reflect that heart in my own life?
- In what ways can I use my resources to help those who are perishing or struggling with poverty, as described in Proverbs 31:6 and this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 31:7
Let him drink, and forget his poverty,.... Which has been very pressing upon him, and afflicting to him; let him drink till he is cheerful, and forgets that he is a poor man; however, so far forgets
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 31:7
Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. Let him drink, and forget his poverty.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 31:7
For wine, moderately used, allayeth men’ s cares and fears, and cheereth their spirits, .
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 31:7
Proverbs 31:7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.Ver. 7. Let him drink and forget his poverty.] And yet let him drink moderately too, lest he increase his sorrows, as Lot did, and not diminish them, for drunkenness leaves a sting behind it worse than that of a serpent or of a cockatrice. Wine is a prohibited ware among the Turks, which makes some drink with scruple - others with danger. The baser sort, when taken drunk, are often bastinadoed upon the bare feet. And I have seen some, saith mine author, after a fit of drunkenness, lie a whole night crying, and praying to Mohammed for intercession, that I could not sleep near them, so strong is conscience, even where the foundation is but imaginary. To beat or cane on the soles of the feet. Blunt’ s Voyage, p. 105.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 31:7
VII. The Words of King Lemuel. Chap. Proverbs 31:1-9 We have here another short Appendix. King Lemuel records, as his oracle, or wise teaching, the counsel given him by his mother (Proverbs 31:1). With terms of ardent affection (Proverbs 31:2) she bids him beware of lust (Proverbs 31:3), and excess of wine (Proverbs 31:4-7), and urges him to befriend the helpless (Proverbs 31:8), and to judge righteously (Proverbs 31:9).
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 31:7
6, 7. Give strong drink — That is, rather give it in suitable quantities to those who really need it, to support their fainting spirits under the influence of any trouble or calamity. The use prescribed here is a medicinal one.
Sermons on Proverbs 31:7
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Chosen to Be Holy by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of holiness and the responsibility that believers have to strive for it. He highlights that this convention is of utmost impor |
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How to Forgive by Corrie Ten Boom | In this sermon, the pastor encourages the audience to find joy and strength in the knowledge that Jesus will come again and make everything new. He emphasizes that despite the diff |
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Ten Shekels and a Shirt (High Quality) by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Micah in Judges Chapter 17. He discusses two groups of people: the liberals who embrace humanism and the believers who serve the |
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An Hour With Kathryn Kuhlman - Part 1 by Kathryn Kuhlman | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story of their upbringing in a small Methodist church and the tragic loss of their father at a young age. They emphasize the importanc |
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Concerning Spiritual Gifts by Smith Wigglesworth | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the secret of power, which is the unveiling of Christ within us. He uses the story of Peter and John encountering a crippled man at the beau |
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Powerful Testimony by Corrie Ten Boom | In this sermon, the speaker shares his joy in preaching the word of God and bringing comfort to Christians. He expresses his desire to reach out to the communists and asks God for |
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(The Mission and Ministry of the Holy Spirit) the Power of the Holy Spirit by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power and importance of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. He encourages the congregation to seek a deeper relationship with Jes |