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Proverbs 31

31 verses · King James Version

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