1 The words of king Lem´u-el, the prophecy that his mother taught him.
2 What, my son?And what, the son of my womb?And what, the son of my vows?
3 Give not thy strength unto women,nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
4 It is not for kings, O Lem´u-el, it is not for kings to drink wine;nor for princes strong drink:
5 lest they drink, and forget the law,and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.