Proverbs 31

1 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him:DBY — Proverbs 31:1

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

3 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to them that destroy kings.DBY — Proverbs 31:3

4 It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for rulers [to say], Where is the strong drink?DBY — Proverbs 31:4

5 lest they drink and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the children of affliction.DBY — Proverbs 31:5

6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto the bitter of soul:DBY — Proverbs 31:6

7 let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.DBY — Proverbs 31:7

8 Open thy mouth for the dumb, for the cause of all those that are left desolate.DBY — Proverbs 31:8

9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and minister justice to the afflicted and needy.DBY — Proverbs 31:9

10 Who can find a woman of worth? for her price is far above rubies.DBY — Proverbs 31:10

11 The heart of her husband confideth in her, and he shall have no lack of spoil.DBY — Proverbs 31:11

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

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

14 She is like the merchants’ ships: she bringeth her food from afar;DBY — Proverbs 31:14

15 And she riseth while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and the day’s work to her maidens.DBY — Proverbs 31:15

16 She considereth a field, and acquireth it; of the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.DBY — Proverbs 31:16

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

18 She perceiveth that her earning is good; her lamp goeth not out by night.DBY — Proverbs 31:18

19 She putteth her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle.DBY — Proverbs 31:19

20 She stretcheth out her hand to the afflicted, and she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.DBY — Proverbs 31:20

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

22 She maketh herself coverlets; her clothing is byssus and purple.DBY — Proverbs 31:22

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

24 She maketh body linen and selleth it, and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.DBY — Proverbs 31:24

25 Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laugheth [at] the coming day.DBY — Proverbs 31:25

26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and upon her tongue is the law of kindness.DBY — Proverbs 31:26

27 She surveyeth the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.DBY — Proverbs 31:27

28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband [also], and he praiseth her:DBY — Proverbs 31:28

29 Many daughters have done worthily, but thou excellest them all.DBY — Proverbs 31:29

30 Gracefulness is deceitful and beauty is vain; a woman [that] feareth Jehovah, she shall be praised.DBY — Proverbs 31:30

31 Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates.DBY — Proverbs 31:31