Proverbs 31:4 (BSB)

It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink,

From Proverbs 31. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 31:4

• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 31:1-9: Most interpreters are of opinion that Lemuel is Solomon; the name signifies one that is for God, or devoted to God; and so it agrees well enough with that honourable name which, by divine appointment, was given to Solomon (Sa2 12:25), Jedediah - beloved of the Lord.
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 31:4: It is not for kings, O Lemuel,.... It is not fit for them, it is very unbecoming them; it is dishonourable to them, to such as Lemuel was, or was likely to be; or far be it from kings, let no such thing be do ne by them, nor by thee; it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink; it...
• Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 31:4: Stimulants enfeeble reason, pervert the heart, and do not suit rulers, who need clear and steady minds, and well-governed affections (compare Pro 20:1; Pro 22:29). pervert . . . afflicted--They give unrighteous decisions against the poor.
• Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 31:4: [It is] not for kings, O Lemuel, [it is] not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: (e) That is, the king must not give himself to wantonness, and neglect of his office, which is to execute judgment.