Proverbs 31:3

"“Oh, my son! Oh, son of my womb! Oh, son of my vows!"

Key Reflection

This opening line in Proverbs 31 is a mother addressing her son with deep affection and commitment. The repeated phrase "son of my womb" emphasizes the intimate bond between them, while "son of my vows" highlights the solemn promises she made regarding his upbringing and future.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

To that which destroyeth -The temptations of the harem were then, as now, the curse of all Eastern kingdoms.

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