² Mother: What shall I say to you, my son? What wisdom can I impart, child of my womb?
        What insight can I share, son of my vows?
³     Do not waste your strength on women
        or invest yourself in women who would destroy even kings.
⁴     Take care, my son, O Lemuel.
        Kings should not drink too much wine
        or rulers should not crave strong drink;