Proverbs 31:1

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“These are the words of King Lemuel—the burden that his mother taught him:”

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BSBPD

“These are the words of King Lemuel—the burden that his mother taught him:”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“The words of king Lemuel; the oracle which his mother taught him.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“Words of Lemuel a king, a declaration that his mother taught him:”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Proverbs 31:1 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Proverbs 1:8Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother.
  2. Proverbs 6:20My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

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