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.
5 If they do, they might drink and forget what the law commands. They might take away the rights of all those who are beaten down.
6 Give beer to those who are dying. Give wine to those who are sad and troubled.
7 Let them drink and forget how poor they are. Let them forget their suffering.
8 "Speak up for those who can't speak for themselves. Speak up for the rights of all those who are poor.