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.
6. Alcohol is for the dying,and wine for those in bitter distress.