1. The sayings of King Lemuel contain this message, which his mother taught him.
2. O my son, O son of my womb,O son of my vows,
3. do not waste your strength on women,on those who ruin kings.
4. It is not for kings, O Lemuel, to guzzle wine.Rulers should not crave alcohol.
5. For if they drink, they may forget the lawand not give justice to the oppressed.