Best human advice in the bible - give drink to a dying person?

Question

6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.Proverbs 31:6

Answer 1

That sounds more like get a depressed guy drunk than a dehydrated guy water.

Answer 2

Nowhere. The name Lucifer occurs once in the Scriptures and only in some versions of the Bible. For example, the King James Version renders Isaiah 14:12: “How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning!” The Hebrew word translated “Lucifer” means “shining one.” The Septuagint uses the Greek word that means “bringer of dawn.” Hence, some translations render the original Hebrew “morning star” or “Daystar.” But Jerome’s Latin Vulgate uses “Lucifer” (light bearer), and this accounts for the appearance of that term in various versions of the Bible. The expression “shining one,” or “Lucifer,” is found in what Isaiah prophetically commanded the Israelites to pronounce as a “proverbial saying against the king of Babylon.” Thus, it is part of a saying primarily directed at the Babylonian dynasty. That the description “shining one” is given to a man and not to a spirit creature is further seen by the statement: “Down to Sheol you will be brought.” Sheol is the common grave of mankind—not a place occupied by Satan the Devil. Moreover, those seeing Lucifer brought into this condition ask: “Is this the man that was agitating the earth?” Clearly, “Lucifer” refers to a human, not to a spirit creature. Isaiah 14:4, 15, 16. As far as the Devil is concerned, yes, he hates humans. "On this account be glad, you heavens and you who reside in them! Woe for the earth and for the sea, because the Devil has come down to you, having great anger, knowing he has a short period of time.” Rev. 12:12 Satan's real name is not in the Bible.

Answer 3

If I was dying, it makes no difference if I go out drunk. Probably would hurt a hel (our hel has only one l) of a lot less. My death should be one grand party... it is cause for celebration, not a cause for weeping. I move forward. Is that not a good thing?

As for those with heavy hearts... sometimes a fine glass of wine is good if the person does not have an addictive personality.

So, some consideration here. And food for thought.

Answer 4

The best advice given in the Bible is found at Luke 10: 27. Loving God would automatically mean not doing anything to bring reproach on his name--whether in our relationship to him or in our dealings with other people, or cause him to feel sad over your actions. Loving our neighbor is shown by a wide variety of actions, which includes providing material or spiritual things to those who need it. Giving a drink to someone who needs it is a single specific action, whereas "doing good to our neighbor" is a general command that covers a wide range of actions, which is why it's better.

Answer 5

God knew a lot of guys would like Proverbs 31:6

Answer 6

I remember my gran telling me once that she saved someones life by giving them whiskey when they were getting a heart attack. the doctor said she kickstarted his heart

Answer 7

I'd take some vodka, but I'd prefer to die tripping on acid.

Answer 8

So I reckon you don't have a question after all huh.

Answer 9

I would not say it is the best but it is certainly compassionate don't you think?

Answer 10

That's going on my tombstone. =)