◄ Proverbs 31 ►
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1[an error occurred while processing this directive]1The sayings of King Lemuel--an inspired utterance his mother taught him.
2[an error occurred while processing this directive]2Listen, my son! Listen, son of my womb! Listen, my son, the answer to my prayers!
3[an error occurred while processing this directive]3Do not spend your strength on women, your vigor on those who ruin kings.
4[an error occurred while processing this directive]4It is not for kings, Lemuel-- it is not for kings to drink wine, not for rulers to crave beer,
5[an error occurred while processing this directive]5lest they drink and forget what has been decreed, and deprive all the oppressed of their rights.
6[an error occurred while processing this directive]6Let beer be for those who are perishing, wine for those who are in anguish!
7[an error occurred while processing this directive]7Let them drink and forget their poverty and remember their misery no more.
8[an error occurred while processing this directive]8Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.
9[an error occurred while processing this directive]9Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.
10[an error occurred while processing this directive]10A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
11[an error occurred while processing this directive]11Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
12[an error occurred while processing this directive]12She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.
13[an error occurred while processing this directive]13She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.
14[an error occurred while processing this directive]14She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.
15[an error occurred while processing this directive]15She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants.
16[an error occurred while processing this directive]16She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17[an error occurred while processing this directive]17She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.
18[an error occurred while processing this directive]18She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.
19[an error occurred while processing this directive]19In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
20[an error occurred while processing this directive]20She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
21[an error occurred while processing this directive]21When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
22[an error occurred while processing this directive]22She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
23[an error occurred while processing this directive]23Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
24[an error occurred while processing this directive]24She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.
25[an error occurred while processing this directive]25She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
26[an error occurred while processing this directive]26She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
27[an error occurred while processing this directive]27She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28[an error occurred while processing this directive]28Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:
29[an error occurred while processing this directive]29"Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all."
30[an error occurred while processing this directive]30Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
31[an error occurred while processing this directive]31Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
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