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Proverbs 31:1

The words of King Lemuel, the pronouncement which his mother taught him:

Proverbs 31:2

What, my son? And what, son of my womb? And what, son of my vows?

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Proverbs 31:3

Do not give your strength to women, Or your ways to that which destroys kings.

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Proverbs 31:4

It is not for kings, Lemuel, It is not for kings to drink wine, Or for rulers to desire intoxicating drink,

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Proverbs 31:5

Otherwise they will drink and forget what is decreed, And pervert the rights of all the needy.

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Proverbs 31:6

Give intoxicating drink to one who is perishing, And wine to one whose life is bitter.

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Proverbs 31:7

Let him drink and forget his poverty, And remember his trouble no more.

Proverbs 31:8

Open your mouth for the people who cannot speak, For the rights of all the unfortunate.

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Proverbs 31:9

Open your mouth, judge righteously, And defend the rights of the poor and needy.

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