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It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to desire strong drink. Or they might drink and forget the law, and go against the rights of all who are suffering. Give strong drink to him who is about to die, and wine to him whose life is full of trouble.

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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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