Proverbs 31:1

Modern

These are the words of King Lemuel—the burden that his mother taught him:

Traditional

The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.

Literal

The words of Lemuel the king—the burden that his mother taught him:

Latin

Verba Lamuelis regis. Visio qua erudivit eum mater sua.

Hebrew

English

These are the words of King Lemuel—the burden that his mother taught him:

Lemuel, like Agur, might have been from Massa (see study note on Proverbs 30:1). Lemuel’s mother teaches him to control his desires, especially for women and alcohol, so he can rule fairly.
Besides this passage, we know nothing about Lemuel.

Proverbs 6:20
My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
Proverbs 1:8
Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother.
2 Timothy 1:5
I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.
2 Timothy 3:15
From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
Proverbs 30:1
These are the words of Agur son of Jakeh—the burden that this man declared to Ithiel: “I am weary, O God, and worn out.

Lemuel: King mentioned in Proverbs; his mother taught him wisdom