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Proverbs 31:1-2
Holman Christian Standard Bible

The Words of Lemuel

31 The words of King Lemuel,
an oracle[a](A) that his mother taught him:

2 What should I say, my son?
What, son of my womb?(B)
What, son of my vows?

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  1. Proverbs 31:1 Or of Lemuel, king of Massa, or of King Lemuel, a burden
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Proverbs 31:1-2
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Counsel from King Lemuel’s Mother

31 The words of King Lemuel—
a pronouncement with which his mother encouraged him.

2 No,[a] my son!
    No,[b] my son whom I conceived![c]
        No,[d] my son to whom I gave birth![e]

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  1. Proverbs 31:2 Or What
  2. Proverbs 31:2 Or What
  3. Proverbs 31:2 Lit. son of my womb?
  4. Proverbs 31:2 Or What
  5. Proverbs 31:2 Lit. son of my vows
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