Proverbs 31:1-9 - The Oracle Of King Lemuel
1 The words of king Lemuel; the oracle which his mother taught him.
2 "Oh, my son. Oh, son of my womb. Oh, son of my vows. 3 Do not give your strength to women, nor your ways to that which destroys kings. 4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for princes to take strong drink, 5 lest they drink, and forget the decree, and pervert the justice due to anyone who is afflicted. 6 Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish; and wine to the bitter in soul: 7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. 8 Open your mouth for the mute, in the cause of all who are left desolate. 9 Open your mouth, judge righteously, and serve justice to the poor and needy."