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Proverbs 31:4-6
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4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel,
    not for kings to drink wine,
    not for princes to crave strong liquor,[a]
5 lest in their stupor they forget what has been decreed
    and pervert the rights of those who are in distress.
6 Give strong drink to someone about to die,
    wine to someone in anguish.

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  1. Proverbs 31:4 A warning against drunkenness (see note on Prov 20:16; see also Eccl 10:16-17; Hos 7:5).
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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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