3. Don’t waste your strength on women.Don’t waste your time on those who ruin kings.
4. “Kings should not drink wine, Lemuel.Rulers should not desire beer.
5. If they drink, they might forget the law.They might keep the needy from getting their rights.
6. Give beer to people who are dying.And give wine to those who are sad.
7. Let them drink and forget their need.Then they won’t remember their misery anymore.
8. “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.Defend the rights of all those who have nothing.
9. Speak up and judge fairly.Defend the rights of the poor and needy.”
10. It is hard to find an excellent wife.She is worth more than rubies.
11. Her husband trusts her completely.With her, he has everything he needs.
12. She does him good and not harmfor as long as she lives.
13. She looks for wool and linen.She likes to work with her hands.
14. She is like a trader’s ship.She goes far to get food.