Proverbs 31:1

World English Bible (2000)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 6:20 : 20 My son, keep your father's commandment, and don't forsake your mother's teaching.
  • 2 Tim 1:5 : 5 having been reminded of the sincere faith that is in you; which lived first in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and, I am persuaded, in you also.
  • 2 Tim 3:15 : 15 From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus.
  • Prov 1:8 : 8 My son, listen to your father's instruction, and don't forsake your mother's teaching:
  • Prov 30:1 : 1 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, the oracle: the man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal:

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