Proverbs 31:2
"Oh, my son!Oh, son of my womb!Oh, son of my vows!
New Heart English 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
1The words of king Lemuel; the oracle which his mother taught him.
3Do not give your strength to women,nor your ways to that which destroys kings.
Cross References
1 Samuel 1:28Therefore also I have granted him to the Lord. As long as he lives he is granted to the Lord." 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 →