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Proverbs 31:1

The sayings of King Lemuel-an oracle his mother taught him:

Proverbs 31:1

Sayings of King Lemuel

The sayings of King Lemuel—an inspired utterance his mother taught him.

Proverbs 31:2

"O my son, O son of my womb, O son of my vows,

Proverbs 31:2

Listen, my son! Listen, son of my womb! Listen, my son, the answer to my prayers!

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do not spend your strength on women, your vigor on those who ruin kings.

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Do not spend your strength on women, your vigor on those who ruin kings.

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"It is not for kings, O Lemuel- not for kings to drink wine, not for rulers to crave beer,

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It is not for kings, Lemuel— it is not for kings to drink wine, not for rulers to crave beer,

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lest they drink and forget what the law decrees, and deprive all the oppressed of their rights.

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lest they drink and forget what has been decreed, and deprive all the oppressed of their rights.

Proverbs 31:6

Give beer to those who are perishing, wine to those who are in anguish;

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Let beer be for those who are perishing, wine for those who are in anguish!

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let them drink and forget their poverty and remember their misery no more.

Proverbs 31:7

Let them drink and forget their poverty and remember their misery no more.

Proverbs 31:8

"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.

Proverbs 31:8

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.

Proverbs 31:9

Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy." Epilogue: The Wife of Noble Character

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Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.

Proverbs 31:10

A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.

Proverbs 31:10

Epilogue: The Wife of Noble Character

A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.

Proverbs 31:11

Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.

Proverbs 31:11

Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.

Proverbs 31:12

She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.

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She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.

Proverbs 31:13

She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.

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She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.

Proverbs 31:14

She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.

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She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.

Proverbs 31:15

She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls.

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She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants.

Proverbs 31:16

She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.

Proverbs 31:16

She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.

Proverbs 31:17

She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.

Proverbs 31:17

She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.

Proverbs 31:18

She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.

Proverbs 31:18

She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.

Proverbs 31:19

In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.

Proverbs 31:19

In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.

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She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.

Proverbs 31:20

She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.

Proverbs 31:21

When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.

Proverbs 31:21

When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.

Proverbs 31:22

She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.

Proverbs 31:22

She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.

Proverbs 31:23

Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.

Proverbs 31:23

Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.

Proverbs 31:24

She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.

Proverbs 31:24

She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.

Proverbs 31:25

She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.

Proverbs 31:25

She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.

Proverbs 31:26

She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

Proverbs 31:26

She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

Proverbs 31:27

She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.

Proverbs 31:27

She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.

Proverbs 31:28

Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:

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Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:

Proverbs 31:29

"Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all."

Proverbs 31:29

"Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all."

Proverbs 31:30

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

Proverbs 31:30

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.

Proverbs 31:31

Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

Proverbs 31:31

Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

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Sayings of King Lemuel

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