1 The words of king L’mu’el [For God], the prophecy that his mother taught him.
2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?
3 Give not youi strength unto women, nor youi ways to that which destroys kings.
4 [It is] not for kings, O L’mu’el [For God], [it is] not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
8 Open youi mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.
9 Open youi mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.