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It is not for melachim, O Lemuel, it is not for melachim to drink yayin; nor for rulers to crave strong drink;

Lest they drink, and forget the decree, and pervert the justice of the bnei oni (all the oppressed afflicted people).

Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and yayin unto those that be of bitter nefesh.

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It is not for kings, Lemuel—
    it is not for kings to drink wine,(A)
    not for rulers to crave beer,
lest they drink(B) and forget what has been decreed,(C)
    and deprive all the oppressed of their rights.
Let beer be for those who are perishing,
    wine(D) for those who are in anguish!

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