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Proverbs 31:1
Proverbs 31:1 is verse 1 of Proverbs chapter 31, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
These are the words of King Lemuel—the burden that his mother taught him:
King James Version
The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.
World English Bible
The words of King Lemuel—the revelation which his mother taught him:
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Proverbs 31:1–3 · Berean Standard Bible
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.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Proverbs 30:1These are the words of Agur son of Jakeh—the burden that this man declared to Ithiel: “I am weary, O God, and worn out.
Proverbs 1:8Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother.
Proverbs 6:20My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
2 Timothy 1:5I 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.
2 Timothy 3:15From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.