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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1The words of King Lemuel— a pronouncement with which his mother encouraged him. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2No, my son! No, my son whom I conceived! No, my son to whom I gave birth! |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3Never devote all your energy to sex, or dedicate your life to destroying kings. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4It is not for kings, Lemuel— Not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to desire liquor. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5Otherwise, they may drink and forget what has been ordained, perverting justice for all the oppressed. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6Give liquor to someone who is perishing, and wine to someone who is deeply depressed. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7Let him drink, forget his poverty, and remember his troubles no more. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8Speak for those who cannot speak; seek justice for all those on the verge of destruction. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9Speak up, judge righteously, and defend the rights of the afflicted and oppressed. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10Who can find a capable wife? Her value far exceeds the finest jewels. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11Her husband has full confidence in her; as a result, he lacks nothing of value. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12She will bring good to him—never evil— every day of her life. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13She seeks out wool and flax, working with eager hands. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14She is like a seagoing ship that brings her food from far away. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15She rises while it is still night, preparing meals for her family and providing for her women servants. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16She evaluates a field and purchases it; from the proceeds she plants a vineyard. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17She clothes herself with fortitude, and fortifies her arms with strength. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18She is confident that her profits are sufficient. Her lamp does not go out at night. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19She works with her own hands on her clothes — her hands work the sewing spindle. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20She reaches out to the poor, opening her hands to those in need. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21She is unafraid of winter's effect on her household, because all of them are warmly clothed. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22She creates her own bedding, using fine linen and violet cloth. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23Her husband is well known; he sits among the leaders of the land. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24She designs and sells linen garments, supplying accessories to clothiers. |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25Strength and dignity are her garments; she smiles about the future. |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26She speaks wisely, teaching with gracious love. |
| 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 27She looks discretely to the affairs of her household, and she is never lazy. |
| 28[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 28Her children stand up and encourage her, as does her husband, who praises her: |
| 29[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 29"Many women have done wonderful things," he says, "but you surpass all of them!" |
| 30[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 30Charm is deceitful and beauty fades; but a woman who fears the LORD will be praised. |
| 31[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 31Reward her for her work— let her actions result in public praise. |
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