Proverbs 31:1
The Words of Lemuel The words of King Lemuel, an oracle that his mother taught him:
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Referenced Verses
- Prov 6:20 : 20 My child, guard the commands of your father and do not forsake the instruction of your mother.
- 2 Tim 1:5 : 5 I recall your sincere faith that was alive first in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice, and I am sure is in you.
- 2 Tim 3:15 : 15 and how from infancy you have known the holy writings, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
- Prov 1:8 : 8 Listen, my child, to the instruction from your father, and do not forsake the teaching from your mother.
- Prov 30:1 : 1 The Words of Agur The words of Agur, the son of Jakeh; an oracle: This man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and to Ukal:
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2 O my son, O son of my womb, O son of my vows,
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