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    Take care, my son, O Lemuel.
        Kings should not drink too much wine
        or rulers should not crave strong drink;
    For if they do, they will become drunk and forget the decree they just made
        and alter the course of justice for all the poor and afflicted.
    Rather, give liquor to one who is dying,
        and offer wine to those struggling with life’s harsh realities.

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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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