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Proverbs 31:1-3
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Words of King Lemuel

31 The words of King Lemuel of Massa, which his mother taught him:
2 No, my son!
    No, son of my womb!
    No, son of my solemn promises!
3 Don’t give your strength to women,
    your ways to those who wipe out kings.

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Proverbs 31:1-3
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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)
3 Do not spend your strength[a] on women,
    your vigor on those who ruin kings.(C)

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