Proverbs 31:1 “These are the words of King Lemuel—the burden that his mother taught h…”

Proverbs 31:1

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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:

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

THE WORDS OF KING LEMUEL: The prophecie which his mother taught him.

Darby Translation

The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him:

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

The words of Lemuel, king of Massa: the teaching which he had from his mother.

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Cross references

“the prophecy”

Proverbs 30:1

Proverbs 30:1 · BSB

These are the words of Agur son of Jakeh—the burden that this man declared to Ithiel: “I am weary, O God, and worn out.

“his”

Proverbs 6:20 Proverbs 1:8 2 Timothy 1:5 2 Timothy 3:15

Proverbs 6:20 · BSB

My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.

Proverbs 1:8 · BSB

Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother.

2 Timothy 1:5 · BSB

I 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 3:15 · BSB

From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2What shall I say, O my son? What, O son of my womb? What, O son of my vows?

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