Proverbs 31:1-3

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Counsel from King Lemuel’s Mother

31 The words of King Lemuel—
a pronouncement with which his mother encouraged him.

²No,^[a] my son!
    No,^[b] my son whom I conceived!^[c]
        No,^[d] my son to whom I gave birth!^[e]
³Never devote all your energy to sex,^[f]
    or dedicate your life^[g] to destroying kings.

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Proverbs 31:2 Or What
Proverbs 31:2 Or What
Proverbs 31:2 Lit. son of my womb?
Proverbs 31:2 Or What
Proverbs 31:2 Lit. son of my vows
Proverbs 31:3 Lit. women
Proverbs 31:3 Lit. ways

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Proverbs 31:1-3 International Standard Version

Counsel from King Lemuel’s Mother

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Proverbs 31:1-3

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