1The words of Lemuel, king of Massa: the teaching which he had from his mother.
2What am I to say to you, O Lemuel, my oldest son? and what, O son of my body? and what, O son of my oaths?
3Do not give your strength to women, or your ways to that which is the destruction of kings.
4It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to take wine, or for rulers to say, Where is strong drink?