Proverbs 31:4-6

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

⁴ It is not for kings, Lemuel,
it is not for kings^(A) to drink wine^(B)
or for rulers to desire beer.
⁵ Otherwise, he will drink,
forget what is decreed,^(C)
and pervert justice for all the oppressed.^[a](D)
6 Give beer to one who is dying
and wine to one whose life is bitter.^(E)