Proverbs 31:1

American Standard Version (1901)

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 the commandment of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:
  • 2 Tim 1:5 : 5 having been reminded of the unfeigned faith that is in thee; which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and, I am persuaded, in thee also.
  • 2 Tim 3:15 : 15 And that from a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
  • Prov 1:8 : 8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:
  • Prov 30:1 : 1 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh; The oracle. The man saith unto Ithiel, unto Ithiel and Ucal:

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