Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
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Verse 3 is found in chapter 31 of Proverbs. The final chapter begins with the words taught to King Lemuel by his mother. The instruction first warns against consumption that can cloud the ruler’s judgment and make him forget the law. The king must use his authority to defend those who cannot defend themselves. Political responsibility appears here from a wisdom perspective: authority is morally expressed through justice toward the vulnerable and needy.
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Compare Proverbs 31:3 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
laß nicht den Weibern deine Kraft und gehe die Wege nicht, darin sich die Könige verderben!
No des a las mujeres tu fuerza, Ni tus caminos a lo que es para destruir los reyes.
Ne livre pas ta vigueur aux femmes, Et tes voies à celles qui perdent les rois.
Non dar la tua forza alle donne, Nè i tuoi costumi a ciò che è per distruggere i re.
Não dês às mulheres a tua força, nem os teus caminhos ao que destrói os reis.
不要將你的精力給婦女, 也不要有敗壞君王的行為。
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