Proverbs 31:1-6

1 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.
2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?
3 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
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 judgment of any of the afflicted*.
6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
The King James Version is in the public domain.