1 These are the sayings of King Lemuel. His mother taught them to him. She spoke them as if they came from God.
2 She said, "My son! My very own son! The son I prayed for!
3 Don't waste your strength on women. Don't waste it on those who destroy kings.
4 "Lemuel, it isn't good for kings to drink wine. It isn't good for rulers to long for beer.