Proverbs 31:7 (BSB)

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

From Proverbs 31. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 31:7

• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 31:1-9: Most interpreters are of opinion that Lemuel is Solomon; the name signifies one that is for God, or devoted to God; and so it agrees well enough with that honourable name which, by divine appointment, was given to Solomon (Sa2 12:25), Jedediah - beloved of the Lord.
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 31:7: Let him drink, and forget his poverty,.... Which has been very pressing upon him, and afflicting to him; let him drink till he is cheerful, and forgets that he is a poor man; however, so far forgets as not to be troubled about it, and have any anxious thoughts how he must have food and raiment (k); and remember his misery no more; the anguish...
• Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 31:7: Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. (f) For wine comforts the heart as in .
• Keil & Delitzsch (Lutheran), Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament on Proverbs 31:6-7: Pro 31:6-7 6 Give strong drink to him that is perishing, And wine to those whose soul is in bitter woe; 7 Let him drink and forget his poverty, And let him think of his misery no more. The preparation of a potion for malefactors who were condemned to death was, on the ground of these words of the proverb, cared for by noble women...