Proverbs 31:6

The verse speaks of giving strong drink to those who are "ready to perish" or "of heavy hearts," implying a state of despair or suffering, not necessarily a description of the wicked being destroyed as a result of judgment. The drink is offered as a comfort or anodyne, not as a cause or description of annihilation.

The verse suggests giving strong drink to those who are perishing or heavy-hearted as a form of comfort or palliative, not as a description of their destruction or the fate of the wicked. The "perish" here refers to a state of suffering or despair, not a divine judgment or act of destruction.

The verse does not present wine or alcohol as a blessing or gift, but rather as a means of temporary relief for those in extreme distress. It's a pragmatic suggestion for a specific, dire situation, not a general endorsement of its use as a "blessing" or "gift" in the way food or family might be described.

While the verse uses both "strong drink" and "wine," it does not explicitly define them as different substances or detail their implications. The distinction is inferred from the parallel structure and the general understanding of these terms, rather than being explicitly stated within the verse itself.