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