1. The words of King Lemuel, the oracle which his mother taught 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 strength to women, Or 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 rulers to desire strong drink,