⁴ It is not for kings, O Lemuel,
    it is not for kings to drink wine,
    nor for princes strong drink;
⁵ lest they drink and forget the law,
    and pervert the justice of any of the afflicted.
⁶ Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish,
    and wine to those who are of heavy hearts.
⁷ Let him drink, and forget his poverty,
    and remember his misery no more.