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Proverbs 31:1-3
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Sayings of King Lemuel

31 The sayings 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!
3 Do not spend your strength[a] on women,
    your vigour on those who ruin kings.

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  1. Proverbs 31:3 Or wealth
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