Proverbs 31:2
What shall I tell you, my son?—the son I gave birth to, the son given in response to my vows.
Free Bible Version
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, an oracle, taught to him by his mother.
3Don't waste your strength sleeping with women, those that bring down kings.
Cross References
1 Samuel 1:28now I'm giving him to the Lord. As long as he lives he will be dedicated to the Lord.” And he 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 →