Proverbs 31:2 (BSB)
What shall I say, O my son? What, O son of my womb? What, O son of my vows?
From Proverbs 31. Also in the ESV.
Commentary on Proverbs 31:2
- Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 31:1-9: Most interpreters are of opinion that Lemuel is Solomon; the name signifies one that is for God, or devoted to God; and so it agrees well enough with that honourable name which, by divine appointment, was given to Solomon (Sa2 12:25), Jedediah - beloved of the Lord.
- John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 31:2: What, my son?.... What shall I call thee? though thou art a king, can I address thee in more suitable language, or use a more endearing appellative than this, and what follows? permit me, thy mother, to speak unto thee as my son: and what shall I say to thee?
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 31:2: What, my son?--that is, What shall I say? Repetitions denote earnestness. son of my womb--as our phrase, "my own son," a term of special affection. son of my vows--as one dedicated to God; so the word "Lemuel" may mean.
- Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 31:2: What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? (c) By this often repetition of one thing, she declares her motherly affection.