1 The words of King Lemuel, the utterance which his mother taught him:
2 What, my son?And what, son of my womb?And what, 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 intoxicating drink;
5 Lest they drink and forget the law,And pervert the justice of all the afflicted.
6 Give strong drink to him who is perishing,And wine to those who are bitter of heart.