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It is not for kings, O Lemuel,
    it is not for kings to drink wine,
    nor for princes strong drink;
lest they drink and forget the law,
    and pervert the justice of any of the afflicted.
Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish,
    and wine to those who are of heavy hearts.
Let him drink, and forget his poverty,
    and remember his misery no more.

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It is not for kings, O Lemuel — it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for princes strong drink,

lest they drink and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.

Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.

Let them drink and forget their poverty, and remember their misery no more.

Read full chapter