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Lest they drink, and forget the decree, and pervert the justice of the bnei oni (all the oppressed afflicted people).

Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and yayin unto those that be of bitter nefesh.

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

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lest they drink(A) and forget what has been decreed,(B)
    and deprive all the oppressed of their rights.
Let beer be for those who are perishing,
    wine(C) for those who are in anguish!
Let them drink(D) and forget their poverty
    and remember their misery no more.

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