Proverbs 31:1-9

CLV(i) 1 The words of Lemuel, a king:The oracle with which his mother admonished him:" 2 What, my son, and what, son of my belly! What, son of my vows!" 3 Do not give your potency to women, And your ways to those who wipe out kings." 4 It must not be for kings, O Lemuel, It must not be for kings to drink wine, Or for chancellors to yearn for intoxicant, 5 Lest such a one should drink and forget the statute, And alter the adjudication of all the sons of humiliation." 6 Give intoxicant to him who is perishing, And wine to those bitter of soul." 7 Let him drink and forget his destitution, And let him remember his misery no further." 8 Open your mouth for the mute, For the adjudication of all the sons of insecurity;" 9 Open your mouth; judge righteously; And adjudicate the humble and needy one.