This is odd!

Put this verse in the "I never noticed that before" category.  It just strikes me as odd.  It almost seems to condone letting the forlorn drink themselves to death.  Kinda weird.

Proverbs 31:4-7(NKJV)

4    It is not for kings, O Lemuel,      It is not for kings to drink wine,     Nor for princes intoxicating drink;

5    Lest they drink and forget the law,     And pervert the justice of all the afflicted.

6    Give strong drink to him who is perishing,     And wine to those who are bitter of heart.

7    Let him drink and forget his poverty,     And remember his misery no more.