Give strong drink to him who is perishing, And wine to him whose life is bitter.
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, And wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
Give strong drink [as medicine] to him who is ready to pass away, and wine to him in bitter distress of heart.
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, And wine unto the bitter in soul:
Give strong drink to those who are perishing and wine to those whose hearts are bitter.
Give strong drink to the grieving, and wine to those who are bitter in soul.
