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Proverbs 31:4-6
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4 
It is not for kings, O Lemuel,
It is not for kings to drink wine,
Or for rulers to desire strong drink,(A)
5 
Otherwise they drink and forget the law and its decrees,
And pervert the rights and justice of all the afflicted.
6 
Give strong drink [as medicine] to him who is ready to pass away,
And wine to him whose life is bitter.

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Proverbs 31:4-6
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4 It is not for kings, Lemuel—
    it is not for kings to drink wine,(A)
    not for rulers to crave beer,
5 lest they drink(B) and forget what has been decreed,(C)
    and deprive all the oppressed of their rights.
6 Let beer be for those who are perishing,
    wine(D) for those who are in anguish!

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