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It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; Nor for princes [to say], Where is strong drink?

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Some read: "nor for princes to say, Where is strong drink?" The "strong drink" (Proverbs 20:1) was distilled from barley, or honey, or …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

It is not for kings to drink wine. —Another of the temptations of kings. (Compare to 1 Kings 16:9; [Reference 1 Kings …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

[It is] not for kings, O Lemuel
It is not fit for them, it is very unbecoming them; it is dishonourable to them, to …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

When children are under their mother's supervision, she has an opportunity to shape their minds correctly. Those who are grown up should often reca…

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