Proverbs 31 :: Webster's Bible (WEB)

The Words of Lemuel

Pro 31:1

Pro 31:1The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.

Pro 31:2

Pro 31:2What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?

Pro 31:3

Pro 31:3Give not thy strength to women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.

Pro 31:4

Pro 31:4It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:

Pro 31:5

Pro 31:5Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.

Pro 31:6

Pro 31:6Give strong drink to him that is ready to perish, and wine to those that are of heavy hearts.

Pro 31:7

Pro 31:7Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.

Pro 31:8

Pro 31:8Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.

Pro 31:9

Pro 31:9Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

Description of a Worthy Woman

Pro 31:10

Pro 31:10Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

Pro 31:11

Pro 31:11The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.

Pro 31:12

Pro 31:12She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.

Pro 31:13

Pro 31:13She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.

Pro 31:14

Pro 31:14She is like the merchant's ships; she bringeth her food from afar.

Pro 31:15

Pro 31:15She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth food to her household, and a portion to her maidens.

Pro 31:16

Pro 31:16She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

Pro 31:17

Pro 31:17She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.

Pro 31:18

Pro 31:18She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.

Pro 31:19

Pro 31:19She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.

Pro 31:20

Pro 31:20She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yes, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

Pro 31:21

Pro 31:21She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.

Pro 31:22

Pro 31:22She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.

Pro 31:23

Pro 31:23Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.

Pro 31:24

Pro 31:24She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles to the merchant.

Pro 31:25

Pro 31:25Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

Pro 31:26

Pro 31:26She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and on her tongue is the law of kindness.

Pro 31:27

Pro 31:27She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

Pro 31:28

Pro 31:28Her children rise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

Pro 31:29

Pro 31:29Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

Pro 31:30

Pro 31:30Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

Pro 31:31

Pro 31:31Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

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Proverbs 31 :: Webster's Bible (WEB)

The Words of Lemuel

Description of a Worthy Woman

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