Proverbs 31:1
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“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 DomainASVPD
“The words of king Lemuel; the oracle which his mother taught him.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“Words of Lemuel a king, a declaration that his mother taught him:”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Proverbs 31:1 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 1:8Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother.
- Proverbs 6:20My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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