Book of Proverbs, Chapter 31
Chapter 31 of Proverbs
What, son of my vows?
your ways to those who destroy kings.
it is not for kings to drink wine,
or for rulers to desire[b] strong drink;
and pervert the rights of all the afflicted.
and wine to those in bitter distress;
and remember their misery no more.
for the rights of all who are left desolate.[c]
maintain the rights of the poor and needy.
She is far more precious than jewels.
and he will have no lack of gain.
all the days of her life.
and works with willing hands.
she brings her food from afar.
and provides food for her household
and tasks for her maidens.
with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.
and makes her arms strong.
Her lamp does not go out at night.
and her hands hold the spindle.
and reaches out her hands to the needy.
for all her household are clothed in scarlet.
her clothing is fine linen and purple.
when he sits among the elders of the land.
she delivers girdles to the merchant.
and she laughs at the time to come.
and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
her husband also, and he praises her:
but you surpass them all.”
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
and let her works praise her in the gates.FOOTNOTES
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