Proverbs 31:5

Proverbs 31:5 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

5lest they drink and forget what has been decreed,

and deprive all the oppressed of their rights.

5Otherwise they will drink and forget what is decreed,

And pervert the 31:5 Lit judgmentrights of all the 31:5 Lit sons of afflictionneedy.

5For they will drink and forget what is decreed,

And pervert the rights of all the afflicted.

5Otherwise they drink and forget the law and its decrees,

And pervert the rights and justice of all the afflicted.

5lest they drink and forget what is decreed,

depriving all the oppressed of justice.

5If they do, they might drink and forget what has been commanded.

They might take away the rights of all those who are treated badly.