Proverbs 31:1-5 ▼

1 The words of King Lemuel— a pronouncement with which his mother encouraged him.

2 No, my son! No, my son whom I conceived! No, my son to whom I gave birth!

3 Never devote all your energy to sex, or dedicate your life to destroying kings.

4 It is not for kings, Lemuel— Not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to desire liquor.

5 Otherwise, they may drink and forget what has been ordained, perverting justice for all the oppressed.