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The Sayings of King Lemuel

31 The sayings of King Lemuel contain this message,[a] which his mother taught him.

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  1. 31:1 Or of Lemuel, king of Massa; or of King Lemuel, an oracle.

I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you.

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20 My son, obey your father’s commands,
    and don’t neglect your mother’s instruction.

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A Father’s Exhortation: Acquire Wisdom

My child,[a] listen when your father corrects you.
    Don’t neglect your mother’s instruction.

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Footnotes

  1. 1:8 Hebrew My son; also in 1:10, 15.

15 You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus.

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The Sayings of Agur

30 The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh contain this message.[a]

I am weary, O God;
    I am weary and worn out, O God.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. 30:1a Or son of Jakeh from Massa; or son of Jakeh, an oracle.
  2. 30:1b The Hebrew can also be translated The man declares this to Ithiel, / to Ithiel and to Ucal.

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