Proverbs 31:1-5 ▼

1 The words of King Lemuel, the oracle unto which his mother disciplined him:

2 What, O my son? And what, O son of my womb? And what, O son of my vows?

3 Do not give your excellence to women, Or your ways to that which blots out kings.

4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, It is not for kings to drink wine, Or for rulers to desire strong drink,

5 Lest he drink and forget what is decreed, And pervert the justice of all the afflicted.