4. It is not for kings, O Lemuel,it is not for kings to drink wine,nor for princes strong drink;
5. lest they drink and forget the law,and pervert the justice of any of the afflicted.
6. Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish,and wine to those who are of heavy hearts.
7. Let him drink, and forget his poverty,and remember his misery no more.
8. Open your mouth for the speechlessin the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.
9. Open your mouth, judge righteously,and plead the cause of the poor and needy.