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