Proverbs 31 : 1 (HCSB)
The words of King Lemuel, an oracle that his mother taught him:
Proverbs 31 : 2 (HCSB)
What *should I say , my son? What, son of my womb? What, son of my vows?
Proverbs 31 : 3 (HCSB)
Don't spend your energy on women or your efforts on those who destroy kings.
Proverbs 31 : 4 (HCSB)
It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine or for rulers *to desire beer.
Proverbs 31 : 5 (HCSB)
Otherwise, they will drink, forget what is decreed, and pervert justice for all the oppressed.
Proverbs 31 : 6 (HCSB)
Give beer to one who is dying, and wine to one whose life is bitter.
Proverbs 31 : 7 (HCSB)
Let him drink so that he can forget his poverty and remember his trouble no more.
Proverbs 31 : 8 (HCSB)
Speak up for those who have no voice, for the justice of all who are dispossessed.
Proverbs 31 : 9 (HCSB)
Speak up, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the oppressed and needy.
Proverbs 31 : 10 (HCSB)
Who can find a capable wife? She is far more precious than jewels.
Proverbs 31 : 11 (HCSB)
The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will not lack anything good.
Proverbs 31 : 12 (HCSB)
She rewards him with good, not evil, all the days of her life.
Proverbs 31 : 13 (HCSB)
She selects wool and flax and works with willing hands.
Proverbs 31 : 14 (HCSB)
She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from far away.
Proverbs 31 : 15 (HCSB)
She rises while it is still night and provides food for her household and portions for her servants.
Proverbs 31 : 16 (HCSB)
She evaluates a field and buys it; she plants a vineyard with her earnings.
Proverbs 31 : 17 (HCSB)
She draws on her strength and reveals that her arms are strong.
Proverbs 31 : 18 (HCSB)
She sees that her profits are good, and her lamp never goes out at night.
Proverbs 31 : 19 (HCSB)
She extends her hands to the spinning staff, and her hands hold the spindle.
Proverbs 31 : 20 (HCSB)
Her hands reach out to the poor, and she extends her hands to the needy.
Proverbs 31 : 21 (HCSB)
She is not afraid for her household when it snows, for all in her household are doubly clothed.
Proverbs 31 : 22 (HCSB)
She makes her own bed coverings; her clothing is fine linen and purple.
Proverbs 31 : 23 (HCSB)
Her husband is known at the city gates, where he sits among the elders of the land.
Proverbs 31 : 24 (HCSB)
She makes and sells linen garments; she delivers belts to the merchants.
Proverbs 31 : 25 (HCSB)
Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the time to come.
Proverbs 31 : 26 (HCSB)
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and loving instruction is on her tongue.
Proverbs 31 : 27 (HCSB)
She watches over the activities of her household and is never idle.
Proverbs 31 : 28 (HCSB)
Her sons rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her:
Proverbs 31 : 29 (HCSB)
"Many women are capable, but you surpass them all!"
Proverbs 31 : 30 (HCSB)
Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD will be praised.
Proverbs 31 : 31 (HCSB)
Give her the reward of her labor, and let her works praise her at the city gates.
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