Thematic Bible
Proverbs 31:1 (show verse)
The words of king Lemuel; the oracle which his mother taught him.
Proverbs 31:2 (show verse)
"Oh, my son! Oh, son of my womb! Oh, son of my vows!
Proverbs 31:3 (show verse)
Don't give your strength to women, nor your ways to that which destroys kings.
Proverbs 31:4 (show verse)
It is not for kings, 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 anyone who is afflicted.
Proverbs 31:6 (show verse)
Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish; and wine to 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 your mouth for the mute, in the cause of all who are left desolate.
Proverbs 31:9 (show verse)
Open your mouth, judge righteously, and serve justice to the poor and needy."
Proverbs 31:10 (show verse)
Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies.
Proverbs 31:11 (show verse)
The heart of her husband trusts in her. He shall have no lack of gain.
Proverbs 31:12 (show verse)
She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life.
Proverbs 31:13 (show verse)
She seeks wool and flax, and works eagerly with her hands.
Proverbs 31:14 (show verse)
She is like the merchant ships. She brings her bread from afar.
Proverbs 31:15 (show verse)
She rises also while it is yet night, gives food to her household, and portions for her servant girls.
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 arms her waist with strength, and makes her arms strong.
Proverbs 31:18 (show verse)
She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp doesn't go out by night.
Proverbs 31:19 (show verse)
She lays her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle.
Proverbs 31:20 (show verse)
She opens her arms to the poor; yes, she extends 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 makes for herself carpets of tapestry. Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
Proverbs 31:23 (show verse)
Her husband is respected in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.
Proverbs 31:24 (show verse)
She makes linen garments and sells them, and delivers sashes to the merchant.
Proverbs 31:25 (show verse)
Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come.
Proverbs 31:26 (show verse)
She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue.
Proverbs 31:27 (show verse)
She looks well to the ways of her household, and doesn't eat the bread of idleness.
Proverbs 31:28 (show verse)
Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her:
Proverbs 31:29 (show verse)
"Many women do noble things, but you excel them all."
Proverbs 31:30 (show verse)
Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised.
Proverbs 31:31 (show verse)
Give her of the fruit of her hands! Let her works praise her in the gates!