Proverbs 31:2
What shall I say, O my son? What, O son of my womb? What, O son of my vows?
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?
In Context
1These are the words of King Lemuel—the burden that his mother taught him:
3Do not spend your strength on women or your vigor on those who ruin kings.
Cross References
1 Samuel 1:28I now dedicate the boy to the LORD. For as long as he lives, he is dedicated to the LORD.” So they worshiped the LORD there.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 31:2-10
Maternal Counsels to King Lemuel. 1 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. 2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? 3 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. 4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: 5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. 6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto… Read the whole commentary →