Old Testament · VERSE 4

Proverbs 31:4

King James Version

It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:

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Proverbs 31:4 in context

Proverbs 31:2

What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?

Proverbs 31:3

Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.

Proverbs 31:4SELECTED VERSE

It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:

Proverbs 31:5

Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.

Proverbs 31:6

Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.

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