Proverbs 31:1
These are the words of King Lemuel—the burden that his mother taught him:
2 What shall I say, O my son? What, O son of my womb? What, O son of my vows?
3 Do not spend your strength on women or your vigor on those who ruin kings.
Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
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- BSB
- These are the words of King Lemuel—the burden that his mother taught him:
- KJV
- The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.
- WEB
- The words of King Lemuel—the revelation which his mother taught him:
- ASV
- The words of king Lemuel; the oracle which his mother taught him.
- DARBY
- The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him:
- BLB
- The words of Lemuel the king—the burden that his mother taught him:
- ÅB
- Kong Lemuels ord, den lærdom som hans mor innprentet ham:
- OTB
- Ord av kong Lemuel, en inspirert beskjed hans mor ga ham:
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- Kong Lemuels ord, den lærdom som hans mor innprentet ham:
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Proverbs 6:20
My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
Read in context2 Timothy 1:5
I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.
Read in contextProverbs 1:8
Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother.
Read in context2 Timothy 3:15
From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
Read in contextProverbs 30:1
These are the words of Agur son of Jakeh—the burden that this man declared to Ithiel: “I am weary, O God, and worn out.
Read in context