Proverbs 31
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1The words of King Lemuel, an oracle that his mother taught him: 1The words of King Lemuel, a pronouncement that his mother taught him:
2What should I say, my son? What, son of my womb? What, son of my vows? 2What should I say, my son? What, son of my womb? What, son of my vows?
3Don't spend your energy on women or your efforts on those who destroy kings. 3Don't spend your energy on women or your efforts on those who destroy kings.
4It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to desire beer. 4It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to desire beer.
5Otherwise, they will drink, forget what is decreed, and pervert justice for all the oppressed. 5Otherwise, he will drink, forget what is decreed, and pervert justice for all the oppressed.
6Give beer to one who is dying and wine to one whose life is bitter. 6Give beer to one who is dying and wine to one whose life is bitter.
7Let him drink so that he can forget his poverty and remember his trouble no more. 7Let him drink so that he can forget his poverty and remember his trouble no more.
8Speak up for those who have no voice, for the justice of all who are dispossessed. 8Speak up for those who have no voice, for the justice of all who are dispossessed.
9Speak up, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the oppressed and needy. 9Speak up, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the oppressed and needy.
10Who can find a capable wife? She is far more precious than jewels. 10Who can find a wife of noble character? She is far more precious than jewels.
11The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will not lack anything good. 11The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will not lack anything good.
12She rewards him with good, not evil, all the days of her life. 12She rewards him with good, not evil, all the days of her life.
13She selects wool and flax and works with willing hands. 13She selects wool and flax and works with willing hands.
14She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from far away. 14She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from far away.
15She rises while it is still night and provides food for her household and portions for her female servants. 15She rises while it is still night and provides food for her household and portions for her female servants.
16She evaluates a field and buys it; she plants a vineyard with her earnings. 16She evaluates a field and buys it; she plants a vineyard with her earnings.
17She draws on her strength and reveals that her arms are strong. 17She draws on her strength and reveals that her arms are strong.
18She sees that her profits are good, and her lamp never goes out at night. 18She sees that her profits are good, and her lamp never goes out at night.
19She extends her hands to the spinning staff, and her hands hold the spindle. 19She extends her hands to the spinning staff, and her hands hold the spindle.
20Her hands reach out to the poor, and she extends her hands to the needy. 20Her hands reach out to the poor, and she extends her hands to the needy.
21She is not afraid for her household when it snows, for all in her household are doubly clothed. 21She is not afraid for her household when it snows, for all in her household are doubly clothed.
22She makes her own bed coverings; her clothing is fine linen and purple. 22She makes her own bed coverings; her clothing is fine linen and purple.
23Her husband is known at the city gates, where he sits among the elders of the land. 23Her husband is known at the city gates, where he sits among the elders of the land.
24She makes and sells linen garments; she delivers belts to the merchants. 24She makes and sells linen garments; she delivers belts to the merchants.
25Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the time to come. 25Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the time to come.
26She opens her mouth with wisdom and loving instruction is on her tongue. 26Her mouth speaks wisdom, and loving instruction is on her tongue.
27She watches over the activities of her household and is never idle. 27She watches over the activities of her household and is never idle.
28Her sons rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her:" 28Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also praises her:
29Many women are capable, but you surpass them all!" 29"Many women have done noble deeds, but you surpass them all!"
30Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD will be praised. 30Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD will be praised.
31Give her the reward of her labor, and let her works praise her at the city gates. 31Give her the reward of her labor, and let her works praise her at the city gates.
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Proverbs 30
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