--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for…" description: "\"“is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to desire beer. 5 Otherwise, they will drink, forget what is decreed, and..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b5/anonymous-1_drink_is-not-for-kings-lemuel-it-is-not-for-ki_349808.jpg" --- # is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink… ![“is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to desire beer. 5 Otherwise, they will drink, forget what is decreed, and pervert justice for all the oppressed.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b5/anonymous-1_drink_is-not-for-kings-lemuel-it-is-not-for-ki_349808.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b5/anonymous-1_drink_is-not-for-kings-lemuel-it-is-not-for-ki_349808.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b5/anonymous-1_drink_is-not-for-kings-lemuel-it-is-not-for-ki_349808.jpg) > ““is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine  or for rulers to desire beer. 5 Otherwise, they  will drink, forget what is decreed,  and pervert justice for all the oppressed.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Leaders should avoid indulgence that clouds judgment, as it leads to injustice. **In simple terms:** Rulers must stay sober to be fair. Key Takeaway Promote temperance in leadership. Themes leadership ethics responsibility Mood cautious serious Type ethical political When to use this quote - government decisions - policy making - public office Key Concepts political theory self‑control Questions to Reflect On - How does sobriety affect decision making? - What safeguards prevent abuse? 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