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Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, And wine unto the bitter in soul:

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The true purpose of the power of wine over a person’s mind and body is as a restorative and remedial agent. Compare the marginal reference (found i…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish. — For this is not waste, but an advantageous use of God’s gift. (Comp…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish
You, O Lemuel, and other kings and judges, rather than drink stro…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

When children are under their mother's supervision, she has an opportunity to shape their minds correctly. Those who are grown up should often reca…

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