The words of Lernuel
The fear of God is the leading thought in these meditations; and this in a twofold relation—to the king in his rule in the state, and the woman in her rule in the house.
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Proverbs 31:1-31
Proverbs 31:1-31
The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain
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