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Proverbs 31:1-3
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Speak Out for Justice

31 The words of King Lemuel,
    the strong advice his mother gave him:

2-3 “Oh, son of mine, what can you be thinking of!
    Child whom I bore! The son I dedicated to God!
Don’t dilute your strength on fortune-hunting women,
    promiscuous women who shipwreck leaders.

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Proverbs 31:1-2
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Sayings of King Lemuel

31 The sayings(A) of King Lemuel—an inspired utterance his mother taught him.

2 Listen, my son! Listen, son of my womb!
    Listen, my son, the answer to my prayers!(B)

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