5. Lest in drinking they forget what has been decreed,and violate the rights of any who are in need.
6. Give strong drink to anyone who is perishing,and wine to the embittered;
7. When they drink, they will forget their misery,and think no more of their troubles.
8. Open your mouth in behalf of the mute,and for the rights of the destitute;
9. Open your mouth, judge justly,defend the needy and the poor!
10. Who can find a woman of worth?Far beyond jewels is her value.
11. Her husband trusts her judgment;he does not lack income.
12. She brings him profit, not loss,all the days of her life.
13. She seeks out wool and flaxand weaves with skillful hands.
14. Like a merchant fleet,she secures her provisions from afar.
15. She rises while it is still night,and distributes food to her household,a portion to her maidservants.
16. She picks out a field and acquires it;from her earnings she plants a vineyard.