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Louis Segond 1910
Donnez des liqueurs fortes à celui qui périt, Et du vin à celui qui a l'amertume dans l'âme;
KJV
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
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