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It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for rulers [to say], Where is the strong drink?

—lest they drink and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the children of affliction.

Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto the bitter of soul:

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