3. Don't waste your strength on women. Don't waste it on those who destroy kings.
4. "Lemuel, it isn't good for kings to drink wine. It isn't good for rulers to long for beer.
5. If they do, they might drink and forget what the law commands. They might take away the rights of all those who are beaten down.
6. Give beer to those who are dying. Give wine to those who are sad and troubled.
7. Let them drink and forget how poor they are. Let them forget their suffering.
8. "Speak up for those who can't speak for themselves. Speak up for the rights of all those who are poor.
9. Speak up and judge fairly. Speak up for the rights of those who are poor and needy."
10. Who can find a noble wife? She is worth far more than rubies.
11. Her husband trusts her completely. She gives him all the important things he needs.
12. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.
13. She chooses wool and flax. She loves to work with her hands.
14. She is like the ships of traders. She brings her food from far away.
15. She gets up while it is still dark. She provides food for her family. She also gives some to her female servants.