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Proverbs 31:2-14 New Living Translation (NLT)

2. O my son, O son of my womb,O son of my vows,

3. do not waste your strength on women,on those who ruin kings.

4. It is not for kings, O Lemuel, to guzzle wine.Rulers should not crave alcohol.

5. For if they drink, they may forget the lawand not give justice to the oppressed.

6. Alcohol is for the dying,and wine for those in bitter distress.

7. Let them drink to forget their povertyand remember their troubles no more.

8. Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves;ensure justice for those being crushed.

9. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless,and see that they get justice.

10. Who can find a virtuous and capable wife?She is more precious than rubies.

11. Her husband can trust her,and she will greatly enrich his life.

12. She brings him good, not harm,all the days of her life.

13. She finds wool and flaxand busily spins it.

14. She is like a merchant’s ship,bringing her food from afar.

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