It is not for kings, Lemuel,
it is not for kings(A) to drink wine(B)
or for rulers to desire beer.

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It is not for kings, Lemuel—
    it is not for kings to drink wine,(A)
    not for rulers to crave beer,

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11 Woe to those who rise early in the morning
in pursuit of beer,(A)
who linger into the evening,
inflamed by wine.

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11 Woe(A) to those who rise early in the morning
    to run after their drinks,
who stay up late at night
    till they are inflamed with wine.(B)

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