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Proverbs 31:3
Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
Proverbs 31:3 · King James Version
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Proverbs 31:3 in other translations
Do not spend your strength on women or your vigor on those who ruin kings.
Don’t give your strength to women, nor your ways to that which destroys kings.
Do not give your strength to women, nor your ways to that which destroys kings.
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In context
1 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.
2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?
3 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.
6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
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