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It is not for kings, O Lemuel,
    it is not for kings to drink wine,
    or for rulers to desire[a] strong drink;
lest they drink and forget what has been decreed,
    and pervert the rights of all the afflicted.
Give strong drink to him who is perishing,
    and wine to those in bitter distress;

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  1. Proverbs 31:4 Cn: Heb where

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