Proverbs 31:1-9

Advice from King Lemuel's Mother

Proverbs 31:1-9
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The words of king Lemuel; the oracle which his mother taught him.
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What, my son? and what, O son of my womb? And what, O son of my vows?
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Give not thy strength unto women, Nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
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It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; Nor for princes to say, Where is strong drink?
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Lest they drink, and forget the law, And pervert the justice due to any that is afflicted.
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Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, And wine unto the bitter in soul:
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Let him drink, and forget his poverty, And remember his misery no more.
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Open thy mouth for the dumb, In the cause of all such as are left desolate.
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Open thy mouth, judge righteously, And minister justice to the poor and needy.
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