4. It is not for kings, O Lemuel,it is not for kings to drink wine,or for rulers to take strong drink,
5. lest they drink and forget what has been decreedand pervert the rights of all the afflicted.
6. Give strong drink to the one who is perishing,and wine to those in bitter distress;
7. let them drink and forget their povertyand remember their misery no more.
8. Open your mouth for the mute,for the rights of all who are destitute.
9. Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.
10. An excellent wife who can find?She is far more precious than jewels.
11. The heart of her husband trusts in her,and he will have no lack of gain.