4. “Kings should not drink wine, Lemuel,and rulers should not desire beer.
5. If they drink, they might forget the lawand keep the needy from getting their rights.
6. Give beer to people who are dyingand wine to those who are sad.
7. Let them drink and forget their needand remember their misery no more.
8. “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves;defend the rights of all those who have nothing.
9. Speak up and judge fairly,and defend the rights of the poor and needy.”
10. It is hard to find a good wife,because she is worth more than rubies.
11. Her husband trusts her completely.With her, he has everything he needs.
12. She does him good and not harmfor as long as she lives.
13. She looks for wool and flaxand likes to work with her hands.
14. She is like a trader’s ship,bringing food from far away.