4. It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor is beer for princes
5. lest they drink and forget the law and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.
6. Give beer unto him that is ready to perish and wine unto those that have heavy hearts.
7. They drink and forget their need and remember their misery no more.
8. Open thy mouth for those who cannot speak in the judgment of all the sons of death.
9. Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and destitute.