31Proverbs 31

1The words of king Lemuel; the burden wherewith his mother corrected him.Select Proverbs 31:1

2What, my son? and what, O son of my womb? and what, O son of my vows?Select Proverbs 31:2

3Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.Select Proverbs 31:3

4It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine: nor for princes to say: 'Where is strong drink?'Select Proverbs 31:4

5Lest they drink, and forget that which is decreed, and pervert the justice due to any that is afflicted.Select Proverbs 31:5

6Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto the bitter in soul;Select Proverbs 31:6

7Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.Select Proverbs 31:7

8Open thy mouth for the dumb, in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.Select Proverbs 31:8

9Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.Select Proverbs 31:9

10A woman of valour who can find? for her price is far above rubies.Select Proverbs 31:10

11The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, and he hath no lack of gain.Select Proverbs 31:11

12She doeth him good and not evil all the days of her life.Select Proverbs 31:12

13She seeketh wool and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.Select Proverbs 31:13

14She is like the merchant-ships; she bringeth her food from afar.Select Proverbs 31:14

15She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth food to her household, and a portion to her maidens.Select Proverbs 31:15

16She considereth a field, and buyeth it; with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.Select Proverbs 31:16

17She girdeth her loins with strength, and maketh strong her arms.Select Proverbs 31:17

18She perceiveth that her merchandise is good; her lamp goeth not out by night.Select Proverbs 31:18

19She layeth her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle.Select Proverbs 31:19

20She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.Select Proverbs 31:20

21She is not afraid of the snow for her household; for all her household are clothed with scarlet.Select Proverbs 31:21

22She maketh for herself coverlets; her clothing is fine linen and purple.Select Proverbs 31:22

23Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.Select Proverbs 31:23

24She maketh linen garments and selleth them; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.Select Proverbs 31:24

25Strength and dignity are her clothing; and she laugheth at the time to come.Select Proverbs 31:25

26She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and the law of kindness is on her tongue.Select Proverbs 31:26

27She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.Select Proverbs 31:27

28Her children rise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her:Select Proverbs 31:28

29'Many daughters have done valiantly, but thou excellest them all.'Select Proverbs 31:29

30Grace is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.Select Proverbs 31:30

31Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her works praise her in the gates.Select Proverbs 31:31