Proverbs 31:1-10
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1 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.
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2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?
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3 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
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4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
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5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.
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6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
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7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
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8 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.
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9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
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10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.