Thematic Bible
Proverbs 31:1 (show verse)
The words of King Lemuel a pronouncement with which his mother encouraged him.
Proverbs 31:2 (show verse)
No, my son! No, my son whom I conceived! No, my son to whom I gave birth!
Proverbs 31:3 (show verse)
Never devote all your energy to sex, or dedicate your life to destroying kings.
Proverbs 31:4 (show verse)
It is not for kings, Lemuel Not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to desire liquor.
Proverbs 31:5 (show verse)
Otherwise, they may drink and forget what has been ordained, perverting justice for all the oppressed.
Proverbs 31:6 (show verse)
Give liquor to someone who is perishing, and wine to someone who is deeply depressed.
Proverbs 31:7 (show verse)
Let him drink, forget his poverty, and remember his troubles no more.
Proverbs 31:8 (show verse)
Speak for those who cannot speak; seek justice for all those on the verge of destruction.
Proverbs 31:9 (show verse)
Speak up, judge righteously, and defend the rights of the afflicted and oppressed.
Proverbs 31:10 (show verse)
Who can find a capable wife? Her value far exceeds the finest jewels.
Proverbs 31:11 (show verse)
Her husband has full confidence in her; as a result, he lacks nothing of value.
Proverbs 31:12 (show verse)
She will bring good to him never evil every day of her life.
Proverbs 31:13 (show verse)
She seeks out wool and flax, working with eager hands.
Proverbs 31:14 (show verse)
She is like a seagoing ship that brings her food from far away.
Proverbs 31:15 (show verse)
She rises while it is still night, preparing meals for her family and providing for her women servants.
Proverbs 31:16 (show verse)
She evaluates a field and purchases it; from the proceeds she plants a vineyard.
Proverbs 31:17 (show verse)
She clothes herself with fortitude, and fortifies her arms with strength.
Proverbs 31:18 (show verse)
She is confident that her profits are sufficient. Her lamp does not go out at night.
Proverbs 31:19 (show verse)
She works with her own hands on her clothes her hands work the sewing spindle.
Proverbs 31:20 (show verse)
She reaches out to the poor, opening her hands to those in need.
Proverbs 31:21 (show verse)
She is unafraid of winter's effect on her household, because all of them are warmly clothed.
Proverbs 31:22 (show verse)
She creates her own bedding, using fine linen and violet cloth.
Proverbs 31:23 (show verse)
Her husband is well known; he sits among the leaders of the land.
Proverbs 31:24 (show verse)
She designs and sells linen garments, supplying accessories to clothiers.
Proverbs 31:25 (show verse)
Strength and dignity are her garments; she smiles about the future.
Proverbs 31:26 (show verse)
She speaks wisely, teaching with gracious love.
Proverbs 31:27 (show verse)
She looks discretely to the affairs of her household, and she is never lazy.
Proverbs 31:28 (show verse)
Her children stand up and encourage her, as does her husband, who praises her:
Proverbs 31:29 (show verse)
"Many women have done wonderful things," he says, "but you surpass all of them!"
Proverbs 31:30 (show verse)
Charm is deceitful and beauty fades; but a woman who fears the LORD will be praised.
Proverbs 31:31 (show verse)
Reward her for her work let her actions result in public praise.