Thematic Bible
Proverbs 31:1 (show verse)
The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.
Proverbs 31:2 (show verse)
What, O my son? And what, O son of my womb? And what, O son of my vows?
Proverbs 31:3 (show verse)
Do not give your strength to women. Do not give your ways to that which destroys 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 desire strong drink.
Proverbs 31:5 (show verse)
They will drink and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.
Proverbs 31:6 (show verse)
Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish, and wine to those who are bitter.
Proverbs 31:7 (show verse)
Let him drink and forget his poverty. Let him remember his misery no more.
Proverbs 31:8 (show verse)
Open your mouth for the dumb in the cause of all who are appointed to destruction.
Proverbs 31:9 (show verse)
Open your mouth and judge righteously. Plead the cause of the poor and needy.
Proverbs 31:10 (show verse)
Who can find a virtuous woman? For her value is far above corals.
Proverbs 31:11 (show verse)
The heart of her husband safely trusts her. He will have no lack of gain.
Proverbs 31:12 (show verse)
She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
Proverbs 31:13 (show verse)
She seeks wool, and flax, and works willingly with her hands.
Proverbs 31:14 (show verse)
She is like the merchants' ships for she brings her food from afar.
Proverbs 31:15 (show verse)
She rises while it is still night and provides food for her household, and a portion to her maidens.
Proverbs 31:16 (show verse)
She considers a field and buys it. With the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.
Proverbs 31:17 (show verse)
She fortifies herself with strength and strengthens her arms.
Proverbs 31:18 (show verse)
She perceives that her merchandise is good. Her candle does not go out at night.
Proverbs 31:19 (show verse)
She stretches her hands to the spindle and her hands hold the distaff.
Proverbs 31:20 (show verse)
She stretches out her hand to the poor. Yes, she reaches forth her hands to the needy.
Proverbs 31:21 (show verse)
She is not afraid of the snow for her household. All her household is clothed with scarlet.
Proverbs 31:22 (show verse)
She makes herself coverings of tapestry. Her clothing is silk and purple.
Proverbs 31:23 (show verse)
Her husband is known in the gates when he sits among the elders of the land.
Proverbs 31:24 (show verse)
She makes fine linen and sells it. She supplies sashes for the merchants.
Proverbs 31:25 (show verse)
Strength and honor are her clothing. She will rejoice in time to come.
Proverbs 31:26 (show verse)
She opens her mouth with wisdom and in her tongue is the law of kindness (she speaks kind things).
Proverbs 31:27 (show verse)
She watches over her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Proverbs 31:28 (show verse)
Her children arise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her.
Proverbs 31:29 (show verse)
Many daughters have done well, but you are above them all.
Proverbs 31:30 (show verse)
Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain. But a woman who respects Jehovah will be praised.
Proverbs 31:31 (show verse)
Give her of the fruit of her hands. Let her own works praise her in the gates.