The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Lamuel. This name signifies, God with him; and is supposed to be one of the names of Solomon. (Challoner)
Grotius would explain it of Ezechias. But why should we abandon the tradition of both Jews and Christians?
Mother; Bethsabee, who it seems was inspired, unless she received these maxims from Nathan. Solomon always speaks of her with the utmost respect, as a prudent mother may have the greatest influence over the tender minds of her children, chap. i. 8., and xxiii. 25.
