31:1 The words of king Lemuel; the oracle which his mother taught him.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 1 , The words of king Lemuel; the oracle which his mother taught him.
31:2 "Oh, my son!" Oh, son of my womb! Oh, son of my vows!
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 2 , "Oh, my son!" Oh, son of my womb! Oh, son of my vows!
31:3 Don't give your strength to women, Nor your ways to that which destroys kings.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 3 , Don't give your strength to women, Nor your ways to that which destroys kings.
31:4 It is not for kings, Lemuel; It is not for kings to drink wine; Nor for princes to say, 'Where is strong drink?'
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 4 , It is not for kings, Lemuel; It is not for kings to drink wine; Nor for princes to say, 'Where is strong drink?'
31:5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, And pervert the justice due to anyone who is afflicted.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 5 , Lest they drink, and forget the law, And pervert the justice due to anyone who is afflicted.
31:6 Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish; And wine to the bitter in soul:
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 6 , Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish; And wine to the bitter in soul:
31:7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, And remember his misery no more.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 7 , Let him drink, and forget his poverty, And remember his misery no more.
31:8 Open your mouth for the mute, In the cause of all who are left desolate.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 8 , Open your mouth for the mute, In the cause of all who are left desolate.
31:9 Open your mouth, judge righteously, And serve justice to the poor and needy."
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 9 , Open your mouth, judge righteously, And serve justice to the poor and needy."
31:10 Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 10 , Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies.
31:11 The heart of her husband trusts in her. He shall have no lack of gain.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 11 , The heart of her husband trusts in her. He shall have no lack of gain.
31:12 She does him good, and not harm, All the days of her life.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 12 , She does him good, and not harm, All the days of her life.
31:13 She seeks wool and flax, And works eagerly with her hands.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 13 , She seeks wool and flax, And works eagerly with her hands.
31:14 She is like the merchant ships. She brings her bread from afar.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 14 , She is like the merchant ships. She brings her bread from afar.
31:15 She rises also while it is yet night, Gives food to her household, And portions for her servant girls.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 15 , She rises also while it is yet night, Gives food to her household, And portions for her servant girls.
31:16 She considers a field, and buys it. With the fruit of her hands, she plants a vineyard.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 16 , She considers a field, and buys it. With the fruit of her hands, she plants a vineyard.
31:17 She girds her loins with strength, And makes her arms strong.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 17 , She girds her loins with strength, And makes her arms strong.
31:18 She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp doesn't go out by night.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 18 , She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp doesn't go out by night.
31:19 She lays her hands to the distaff, And her hands hold the spindle.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 19 , She lays her hands to the distaff, And her hands hold the spindle.
31:20 She opens her arms to the poor; Yes, she extends her hands to the needy.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 20 , She opens her arms to the poor; Yes, she extends her hands to the needy.
31:21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household; For all her household are clothed with scarlet.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 21 , She is not afraid of the snow for her household; For all her household are clothed with scarlet.
31:22 She makes for herself carpets of tapestry. Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 22 , She makes for herself carpets of tapestry. Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
31:23 Her husband is respected in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 23 , Her husband is respected in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land.
31:24 She makes linen garments and sells them, And delivers sashes to the merchant.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 24 , She makes linen garments and sells them, And delivers sashes to the merchant.
31:25 Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 25 , Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come.
31:26 She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 26 , She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue.
31:27 She looks well to the ways of her household, And doesn't eat the bread of idleness.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 27 , She looks well to the ways of her household, And doesn't eat the bread of idleness.
31:28 Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her:
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 28 , Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her:
31:29 "Many women do noble things, But you excel them all."
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 29 , "Many women do noble things, But you excel them all."
31:30 Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; But a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised.
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 30 , Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; But a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised.
31:31 Give her of the fruit of her hands! Let her works praise her in the gates!
The WEB Book of Proverbs , Chapter 31 , Verse 31 , Give her of the fruit of her hands! Let her works praise her in the gates!
