1The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. Many Bible Versions
2What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? Many Bible Versions
3Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. Many Bible Versions
4It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: Many Bible Versions
5Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. Many Bible Versions
6Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. Many Bible Versions
7Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. Many Bible Versions
8Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. Many Bible Versions
9Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. Many Bible Versions
10Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. Many Bible Versions
11The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. Many Bible Versions
12She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. Many Bible Versions
13She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. Many Bible Versions
14She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar. Many Bible Versions
15She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. Many Bible Versions
16She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. Many Bible Versions
17She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. Many Bible Versions
18She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. Many Bible Versions
19She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. Many Bible Versions
20She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. Many Bible Versions
21She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. Many Bible Versions
22She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Many Bible Versions
23Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. Many Bible Versions
24She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. Many Bible Versions
25Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. Many Bible Versions
26She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. Many Bible Versions
27She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Many Bible Versions
28Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many Bible Versions
29Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Many Bible Versions
30Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Many Bible Versions
31Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. Many Bible Versions