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Proverbs 31:1
The words of Lemuel, king of Massa: the teaching which he had from his mother.
Proverbs 31:1 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 31:1 in other translations
The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.
These are the words of King Lemuel—the burden that his mother taught him:
The words of King Lemuel—the revelation which his mother taught him:
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In context
1 The words of Lemuel, king of Massa: the teaching which he had from his mother.
2 What am I to say to you, O Lemuel, my oldest son? and what, O son of my body? and what, O son of my oaths?
3 Do not give your strength to women, or your ways to that which is the destruction of kings.
4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to take wine, or for rulers to say, Where is strong drink?
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