1 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. KJV — Proverbs 31:1
2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? KJV — Proverbs 31:2
3 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. KJV — Proverbs 31:3
4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: KJV — Proverbs 31:4
5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. KJV — Proverbs 31:5
6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. KJV — Proverbs 31:6
7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. KJV — Proverbs 31:7
8 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. KJV — Proverbs 31:8
9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. KJV — Proverbs 31:9
10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. KJV — Proverbs 31:10
11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. KJV — Proverbs 31:11
12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. KJV — Proverbs 31:12
13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. KJV — Proverbs 31:13
14 She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar. KJV — Proverbs 31:14
15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. KJV — Proverbs 31:15
16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. KJV — Proverbs 31:16
17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. KJV — Proverbs 31:17
18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. KJV — Proverbs 31:18
19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. KJV — Proverbs 31:19
20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. KJV — Proverbs 31:20
21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. KJV — Proverbs 31:21
22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. KJV — Proverbs 31:22
23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. KJV — Proverbs 31:23
24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. KJV — Proverbs 31:24
25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. KJV — Proverbs 31:25
26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. KJV — Proverbs 31:26
27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. KJV — Proverbs 31:27
28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. KJV — Proverbs 31:28
29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. KJV — Proverbs 31:29
30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. KJV — Proverbs 31:30
31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. KJV — Proverbs 31:31