Proverbs 31 (NET)

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Proverbs 31:1¹The words of King Lemuel, an oracle that his mother taught him:Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 31:2²O my son, O son of my womb, O son of my vows,Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 31:3³do not give your strength to women, nor your ways to that which ruins kings.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 31:4⁴It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink,Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 31:5⁵lest they drink and forget what is decreed, and remove from all the poor their legal rights.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 31:6⁶Give strong drink to the one who is perishing, and wine to those who are bitterly distressed;Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 31:7⁷let them drink and forget their poverty, and remember their misery no more.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 31:8⁸Open your mouth on behalf of those unable to speak, for the legal rights of all the dying.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 31:9⁹Open your mouth, judge in righteousness, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 31:10¹⁰Who can find a wife of noble character? For her value is far more than rubies.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 31:11¹¹Her husband’s heart has trusted her, and he does not lack the dividends.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 31:12¹²She has rewarded him with good and not harm all the days of her life.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 31:13¹³She sought out wool and flax, then worked happily with her hands.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 31:14¹⁴She was like the merchant ships; she would bring in her food from afar.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 31:15¹⁵Then she rose while it was still night, and provided food for her household and a portion to her female servants.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 31:16¹⁶She considered a field and bought it; from her own income she planted a vineyard.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 31:17¹⁷She clothed herself in might, and she strengthened her arms.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 31:18¹⁸She perceived that her merchandise was good. Her lamp would not go out in the night.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 31:19¹⁹She extended her hands to the spool, and her hands grasped the spindle.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 31:20²⁰She opened her hand to the poor, and extended her hands to the needy.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 31:21²¹She would not fear for her household in winter, because all her household were clothed with scarlet,Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 31:22²²because she had made coverings for herself; and because her clothing was fine linen and purple.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 31:23²³Her husband is well-known in the city gate when he sits with the elders of the land.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 31:24²⁴She made linen garments then sold them, and traded belts to the merchants;Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 31:25²⁵her clothing was strong and splendid; and she laughed at the time to come.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 31:26²⁶She has opened her mouth with wisdom, with loving instruction on her tongue.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 31:27²⁷Watching over the ways of her household, she would not eat the bread of idleness.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 31:28²⁸Her children have risen and called her blessed; her husband also has praised her:Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 31:29²⁹“Many daughters have done valiantly, but you have surpassed them all!”Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 31:30³⁰Charm is deceitful and beauty is fleeting. A woman who fears the Lord —she makes herself praiseworthy.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Proverbs 31:31³¹Give her credit for what she has accomplished, and let her works praise her in the city gates.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

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