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Proverbs 31:1-6
New American Standard Bible

Chapter 31

1The words of King Lemuel, the pronouncement which his mother taught him:
2What, my son? And what, son of my womb? And what, son of my vows? 3Do not give your strength to women, Or your ways to that which destroys kings. 4It is not for kings, Lemuel, It is not for kings to drink wine, Or for rulers to desire intoxicating drink, 5Otherwise they will drink and forget what is decreed, And pervert the rights of all the needy. 6Give intoxicating drink to one who is perishing, And wine to one whose life is bitter.
King James Version

Chapter 31

1The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.
2What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?
3Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
4It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
5Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.
6Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
Christian Standard Bible

Chapter 31

1The words of King Lemuel, a pronouncement that his mother taught him: 2What should I say, my son? What, son of my womb? What, son of my vows? 3Don’t spend your energy on women or your efforts on those who destroy kings. 4It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to desire beer. 5Otherwise, he will drink, forget what is decreed, and pervert justice for all the oppressed. 6Give beer to one who is dying and wine to one whose life is bitter.
New Living Translation

Chapter 31

1The sayings of King Lemuel contain this message, which his mother taught him.
2O my son, O son of my womb, O son of my vows, 3do not waste your strength on women, on those who ruin kings.
4It is not for kings, O Lemuel, to guzzle wine. Rulers should not crave alcohol. 5For if they drink, they may forget the law and not give justice to the oppressed. 6Alcohol is for the dying, and wine for those in bitter distress.
English Standard Version

Chapter 31

1The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him:
2What are you doing, my son? What are you doing, son of my womb? What are you doing, son of my vows? 3Do not give your strength to women, your ways to those who destroy kings. 4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to take strong drink, 5lest they drink and forget what has been decreed and pervert the rights of all the afflicted. 6Give strong drink to the one who is perishing, and wine to those in bitter distress;
New International Version

Chapter 31

1The sayings of King Lemuel—an inspired utterance his mother taught him.
2Listen, my son! Listen, son of my womb! Listen, my son, the answer to my prayers!
3Do not spend your strength on women, your vigor on those who ruin kings. 4It is not for kings, Lemuel— it is not for kings to drink wine, not for rulers to crave beer, 5lest they drink and forget what has been decreed, and deprive all the oppressed of their rights. 6Let beer be for those who are perishing, wine for those who are in anguish!
New King James Version

Chapter 31

1The words of King Lemuel, the utterance which his mother taught him:
2What, my son? And what, son of my womb? And what, son of my vows? 3 Do not give your strength to women, Nor your ways to that which destroys kings. 4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, It is not for kings to drink wine, Nor for princes intoxicating drink; 5 Lest they drink and forget the law, And pervert the justice of all the afflicted. 6 Give strong drink to him who is perishing, And wine to those who are bitter of heart.
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