31:1 These are the sayings of King Lemuel, an oracle that his mother taught him.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 1 , These are the sayings of King Lemuel, an oracle that his mother taught him.
31:2 O my son, O son of my womb, O son of my promises,
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 2 , O my son, O son of my womb, O son of my promises,
31:3 do not spend your strength on women, on those who ruin kings.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 3 , do not spend your strength on women, on those who ruin kings.
31:4 And it is not for kings, O Lemuel, to guzzle wine. Rulers should not crave liquor.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 4 , And it is not for kings, O Lemuel, to guzzle wine. Rulers should not crave liquor.
31:5 For if they drink, they may forget their duties and be unable to give justice to those who are oppressed.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 5 , For if they drink, they may forget their duties and be unable to give justice to those who are oppressed.
31:6 Liquor is for the dying, and wine for those in deep depression.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 6 , Liquor is for the dying, and wine for those in deep depression.
31:7 Let them drink to forget their poverty and remember their troubles no more.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 7 , Let them drink to forget their poverty and remember their troubles no more.
31:8 Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those who are perishing.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 8 , Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those who are perishing.
31:9 Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 9 , Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice.
31:10 Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is worth more than precious rubies.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 10 , Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is worth more than precious rubies.
31:11 Her husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 11 , Her husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life.
31:12 She will not hinder him but help him all her life.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 12 , She will not hinder him but help him all her life.
31:13 She finds wool and flax and busily spins it.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 13 , She finds wool and flax and busily spins it.
31:14 She is like a merchant's ship; she brings her food from afar.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 14 , She is like a merchant's ship; she brings her food from afar.
31:15 She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her household and plan the day's work for her servant girls.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 15 , She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her household and plan the day's work for her servant girls.
31:16 She goes out to inspect a field and buys it; with her earnings she plants a vineyard.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 16 , She goes out to inspect a field and buys it; with her earnings she plants a vineyard.
31:17 She is energetic and strong, a hard worker.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 17 , She is energetic and strong, a hard worker.
31:18 She watches for bargains; her lights burn late into the night.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 18 , She watches for bargains; her lights burn late into the night.
31:19 Her hands are busy spinning thread, her fingers twisting fiber.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 19 , Her hands are busy spinning thread, her fingers twisting fiber.
31:20 She extends a helping hand to the poor and opens her arms to the needy.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 20 , She extends a helping hand to the poor and opens her arms to the needy.
31:21 She has no fear of winter for her household because all of them have warm clothes.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 21 , She has no fear of winter for her household because all of them have warm clothes.
31:22 She quilts her own bedspreads. She dresses like royalty in gowns of finest cloth.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 22 , She quilts her own bedspreads. She dresses like royalty in gowns of finest cloth.
31:23 Her husband is well known, for he sits in the council meeting with the other civic leaders.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 23 , Her husband is well known, for he sits in the council meeting with the other civic leaders.
31:24 She makes belted linen garments and sashes to sell to the merchants.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 24 , She makes belted linen garments and sashes to sell to the merchants.
31:25 She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs with no fear of the future.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 25 , She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs with no fear of the future.
31:26 When she speaks, her words are wise, and kindness is the rule when she gives instructions.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 26 , When she speaks, her words are wise, and kindness is the rule when she gives instructions.
31:27 She carefully watches all that goes on in her household and does not have to bear the consequences of laziness.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 27 , She carefully watches all that goes on in her household and does not have to bear the consequences of laziness.
31:28 Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her:
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 28 , Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her:
31:29 'There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!'
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 29 , 'There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!'
31:30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the LORD will be greatly praised.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 30 , Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the LORD will be greatly praised.
31:31 Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 31 , Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.
