Proverbs 31 : 1 (RV)
The words of king Lemuel; the oracle which his mother taught him.
Proverbs 31 : 2 (RV)
What, my son? and what, O son of my womb, and what, O son of my vows?
Proverbs 31 : 3 (RV)
Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
Proverbs 31 : 4 (RV)
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes cf15i to say , Where is strong drink?
Proverbs 31 : 5 (RV)
Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any that is afflicted.
Proverbs 31 : 6 (RV)
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto the bitter in soul:
Proverbs 31 : 7 (RV)
Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
Proverbs 31 : 8 (RV)
Open thy mouth for the dumb, in the cause of all such as are left desolate.
Proverbs 31 : 9 (RV)
Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and minister judgment to the poor and needy.
Proverbs 31 : 10 (RV)
A virtuous woman who can find? for her price is far above rubies.
Proverbs 31 : 11 (RV)
The heart of her husband trusteth in her, and he shall have no lack of gain.
Proverbs 31 : 12 (RV)
She doeth him good and not evil all the days of her life.
Proverbs 31 : 13 (RV)
She seeketh wool and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
Proverbs 31 : 14 (RV)
She is like the merchant�ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
Proverbs 31 : 15 (RV)
She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and their task to her maidens.
Proverbs 31 : 16 (RV)
She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
Proverbs 31 : 17 (RV)
She girdeth her loins with strength, and maketh strong her arms.
Proverbs 31 : 18 (RV)
She perceiveth that her merchandise is profitable: her lamp goeth not out by night.
Proverbs 31 : 19 (RV)
She layeth her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle.
Proverbs 31 : 20 (RV)
She spreadeth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
Proverbs 31 : 21 (RV)
She is not afraid of the snow for her household; for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
Proverbs 31 : 22 (RV)
She maketh for herself carpets of tapestry; her clothing is fine linen and purple.
Proverbs 31 : 23 (RV)
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
Proverbs 31 : 24 (RV)
She maketh linen garments and selleth them; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
Proverbs 31 : 25 (RV)
Strength and dignity are her clothing; and she laugheth at the time to come.
Proverbs 31 : 26 (RV)
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and the law of kindness is on her tongue.
Proverbs 31 : 27 (RV)
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
Proverbs 31 : 28 (RV)
Her children rise up, and call her blessed; her husband cf15i also , and he praiseth her, cf15i saying :
Proverbs 31 : 29 (RV)
Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
Proverbs 31 : 30 (RV)
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: cf15i but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
Proverbs 31 : 31 (RV)
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her works praise her in the gates.
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