2 What, my son? And what, the son of my womb?And what, the son of my vows?
3 Do not give your strength to women,nor your ways to that which destroys kings.
4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel,it is not for kings to drink wine,nor for princes strong drink;
5 lest they drink and forget the law,and pervert the justice of any of the afflicted.
6 Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish,and wine to those who are of heavy hearts.
7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty,and remember his misery no more.
8 Open your mouth for the speechlessin the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.