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Proverbs 30:33-31:3
New International Version - UK

33 For as churning cream produces butter,
    and as twisting the nose produces blood,
    so stirring up anger produces strife.’

Sayings of King Lemuel

31 The sayings of King Lemuel – an inspired utterance his mother taught him.

2 Listen, my son! Listen, son of my womb!
    Listen, my son, the answer to my prayers!
3 Do not spend your strength[a] on women,
    your vigour on those who ruin kings.

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 31:3 Or wealth
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Proverbs 30:33-31:3
New International Version

33 For as churning cream produces butter,
    and as twisting the nose produces blood,
    so stirring up anger produces strife.”

Sayings of King Lemuel

31 The sayings(A) of King Lemuel—an inspired utterance his mother taught him.

2 Listen, my son! Listen, son of my womb!
    Listen, my son, the answer to my prayers!(B)
3 Do not spend your strength[a] on women,
    your vigor on those who ruin kings.(C)

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 31:3 Or wealth
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