1 The words of king Lemuel; the oracle which his mother taught him.
2 What, my son? and what, O son of my womb? And what, O 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 Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; Nor for princes 'to say', Where is strong drink?
5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, And pervert the justice 'due' to any that is afflicted.
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