Proverbs 31

¹ The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.

² What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?

³ Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.

⁴ It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:

⁵ Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.

⁶ Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.

⁷ Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.

⁸ Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. Social Justice vs Biblical Justice

⁹ Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. Social Justice vs Biblical Justice

¹⁰ Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. Proverbs: A Deep StudyDating, Courtship, and Finding a SpouseDaily Life in Bible TimesThe Proverbs 31 WomanThe Role of Women in the Church

¹¹ The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. Proverbs: A Deep StudyDating, Courtship, and Finding a SpouseDaily Life in Bible TimesThe Proverbs 31 WomanThe Role of Women in the Church

¹² She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. Proverbs: A Deep StudyDating, Courtship, and Finding a SpouseDaily Life in Bible TimesThe Proverbs 31 WomanThe Role of Women in the Church

¹³ She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. Proverbs: A Deep StudyDating, Courtship, and Finding a SpouseDaily Life in Bible TimesThe Proverbs 31 WomanThe Role of Women in the Church

¹⁴ She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. Proverbs: A Deep StudyDating, Courtship, and Finding a SpouseDaily Life in Bible TimesThe Proverbs 31 WomanThe Role of Women in the Church

¹⁵ She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. Proverbs: A Deep StudyDating, Courtship, and Finding a SpouseDaily Life in Bible TimesThe Proverbs 31 WomanThe Role of Women in the Church

¹⁶ She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. Proverbs: A Deep StudyDating, Courtship, and Finding a SpouseDaily Life in Bible TimesThe Proverbs 31 WomanThe Role of Women in the Church

¹⁷ She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. Proverbs: A Deep StudyDating, Courtship, and Finding a SpouseDaily Life in Bible TimesThe Proverbs 31 WomanThe Role of Women in the Church

¹⁸ She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. Proverbs: A Deep StudyDating, Courtship, and Finding a SpouseDaily Life in Bible TimesThe Proverbs 31 WomanThe Role of Women in the Church

¹⁹ She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. Proverbs: A Deep StudyDating, Courtship, and Finding a SpouseDaily Life in Bible TimesThe Proverbs 31 WomanThe Role of Women in the Church

²⁰ She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. Proverbs: A Deep StudyDating, Courtship, and Finding a SpouseDaily Life in Bible TimesThe Proverbs 31 WomanThe Role of Women in the Church

²¹ She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. Proverbs: A Deep StudyDating, Courtship, and Finding a SpouseDaily Life in Bible TimesThe Proverbs 31 WomanThe Role of Women in the Church

²² She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Proverbs: A Deep StudyDating, Courtship, and Finding a SpouseDaily Life in Bible TimesThe Proverbs 31 WomanThe Role of Women in the Church

²³ Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. Proverbs: A Deep StudyDating, Courtship, and Finding a SpouseDaily Life in Bible TimesThe Proverbs 31 WomanThe Role of Women in the Church

²⁴ She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. Proverbs: A Deep StudyDating, Courtship, and Finding a SpouseDaily Life in Bible TimesThe Proverbs 31 WomanThe Role of Women in the Church

²⁵ Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. Proverbs: A Deep StudyDating, Courtship, and Finding a SpouseDaily Life in Bible TimesThe Proverbs 31 WomanThe Role of Women in the Church

²⁶ She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. Proverbs: A Deep StudyWomen's MinistryDating, Courtship, and Finding a SpouseDaily Life in Bible TimesThe Proverbs 31 WomanThe Role of Women in the Church

²⁷ She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Proverbs: A Deep StudyWomen's MinistryDating, Courtship, and Finding a SpouseDaily Life in Bible TimesThe Proverbs 31 WomanThe Role of Women in the Church

²⁸ Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Proverbs: A Deep StudyWomen's MinistryDating, Courtship, and Finding a SpouseDaily Life in Bible TimesThe Proverbs 31 WomanThe Role of Women in the Church

²⁹ Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Proverbs: A Deep StudyWomen's MinistryDating, Courtship, and Finding a SpouseDaily Life in Bible TimesThe Proverbs 31 WomanThe Role of Women in the Church

³⁰ Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Proverbs: A Deep StudyWomen's MinistryDating, Courtship, and Finding a SpouseDaily Life in Bible TimesThe Proverbs 31 WomanThe Role of Women in the Church

³¹ Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. Proverbs: A Deep StudyDating, Courtship, and Finding a SpouseDaily Life in Bible TimesThe Proverbs 31 WomanThe Role of Women in the Church