Proverbs 31:7Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
The setting
Ancient Israel, ~950 BC. King Lemuel's mother completes her lesson about leadership: sometimes the greatest act is helping someone forget their pain, Jerusalem, Israel
The emotion here: compassionate acceptance of human frailty
The original word
amal (עָמָל) — toil, trouble, misery from hard labor and life's burdens
Why it matters
In ancient times, there was no effective pain medication except wine and certain herbs
Read with care
What most readers miss in Proverbs 31:7
The goal isn't permanent escape but temporary relief for those who have no other hope
Common misconceptionThis isn't promoting escapism or addiction — it's about end-of-life care and showing mercy to those who literally have nothing left to lose.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Proverbs 31:7
Bible Genome reading
Proverbs 31:7 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Proverbs 31:7 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Lemuel's mother. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 70% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the teaching genre of biblical literature. Key themes include temporary relief, compassion for suffering. Notable phrases: forget his poverty; remember his misery no more.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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