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Proverbs 31   New Living Translation (NLT) The Sayings of King Lemuel 31  The sayings of King Lemuel contain this message, [ a ]  which his mother taught him. 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 law      and 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 poverty      and 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. A Wife of Noble Character 10  [ b ] 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

Proverbs 30   New Living Translation (NLT) The Sayings of Agur 30  The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh contain this message. [ a ] I am weary, O God;      I am weary and worn out, O God. [ b ] 2  I am too stupid to be human,      and I lack common sense. 3  I have not mastered human wisdom,      nor do I know the Holy One. 4  Who but God goes up to heaven and comes back down?      Who holds the wind in his fists? Who wraps up the oceans in his cloak?      Who has created the whole wide world? What is his name—and his son’s name?      Tell me if you know! 5  Every word of God proves true.      He is a shield to all who come to him for protection. 6  Do not add to his words,      or he may rebuke you and expose you as a liar. 7  O God, I beg two favors from you;      let me have them before I die. 8  First, help me never to tell a lie.      Second, give me neither poverty nor riches!      Give me just enough to satisfy my needs. 9  For if I grow rich, I may deny you and

Proverbs 29   New Living Translation (NLT) 29  Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism      will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery. 2  When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice.      But when the wicked are in power, they groan. 3  The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,      but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted. 4  A just king gives stability to his nation,      but one who demands bribes destroys it. 5  To flatter friends      is to lay a trap for their feet. 6  Evil people are trapped by sin,      but the righteous escape, shouting for joy. 7  The godly care about the rights of the poor;      the wicked don’t care at all. 8  Mockers can get a whole town agitated,      but the wise will calm anger. 9  If a wise person takes a fool to court,      there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction. 10  The bloodthirsty hate blameless people,      but the upright seek to help them. [ a ]