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Proverbs 31
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American Standard Version · 1901
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Darby Bible · 1890
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World English Bible · 2000
1The words of king Lemuel; the oracle which his mother taught him.
1The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him:
1The words of king Lemuel; the oracle which his mother taught him.
2 What, my son? and what, O son of my womb? And what, O son of my vows?
2What, my son? and what, O son of my womb? and what, O son of my vows?
2What, my son? and what, O son of my womb? And what, O son of my vows?
3Give not thy strength unto women, Nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
3Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to them that destroy kings.
3Give not thy strength unto women, Nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
4It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; Nor for princes to say, Where is strong drink?
4It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for rulers [to say], Where is the strong drink?
4It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; Nor for princes to say, Where is strong drink?
5Lest they drink, and forget the law, And pervert the justice due to any that is afflicted.
5— lest they drink and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the children of affliction.
5Lest they drink, and forget the law, And pervert the justice due to any that is afflicted.
6Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, And wine unto the bitter in soul:
6Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto the bitter of soul:
6Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, And wine unto the bitter in soul:
7Let him drink, and forget his poverty, And remember his misery no more.
7let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
7Let him drink, and forget his poverty, And remember his misery no more.
8Open thy mouth for the dumb, In the cause of all such as are left desolate.
8Open thy mouth for the dumb, for the cause of all those that are left desolate.
8Open thy mouth for the dumb, In the cause of all such as are left desolate.
9Open thy mouth, judge righteously, And minister justice to the poor and needy.
9Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and minister justice to the afflicted and needy.
9Open thy mouth, judge righteously, And minister justice to the poor and needy.
10 A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies.
10Who can find a woman of worth? for her price is far above rubies.
10A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies.
11The heart of her husband trusteth in her, And he shall have no lack of gain.
11The heart of her husband confideth in her, and he shall have no lack of spoil.
11The heart of her husband trusteth in her, And he shall have no lack of gain.
12She doeth him good and not evil All the days of her life.
12She doeth him good, and not evil, all the days of her life.
12She doeth him good and not evil All the days of her life.
13She seeketh wool and flax, And worketh willingly with her hands.
13She seeketh wool and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
13She seeketh wool and flax, And worketh willingly with her hands.
14She is like the merchant-ships; She bringeth her bread from afar.
14She is like the merchants' ships: she bringeth her food from afar;
14She is like the merchant-ships; She bringeth her bread from afar.
15She riseth also while it is yet night, And giveth food to her household, And their task to her maidens.
15And she riseth while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and the day's work to her maidens.
15She riseth also while it is yet night, And giveth food to her household, And their task to her maidens.
16She considereth a field, and buyeth it; With the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
16She considereth a field, and acquireth it; of the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
16She considereth a field, and buyeth it; With the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
17She girdeth her loins with strength, And maketh strong her arms.
17She girdeth her loins with strength, and maketh strong her arms.
17She girdeth her loins with strength, And maketh strong her arms.
18She perceiveth that her merchandise is profitable; Her lamp goeth not out by night.
18She perceiveth that her earning is good; her lamp goeth not out by night.
18She perceiveth that her merchandise is profitable; Her lamp goeth not out by night.
19She layeth her hands to the distaff, And her hands hold the spindle.
19She putteth her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle.
19She layeth her hands to the distaff, And her hands hold the spindle.
20She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; Yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
20She stretcheth out her hand to the afflicted, and she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
20She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; Yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
21She is not afraid of the snow for her household; For all her household are clothed with scarlet.
21She is not afraid of the snow for her household; for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
21She is not afraid of the snow for her household; For all her household are clothed with scarlet.
22She maketh for herself carpets of tapestry; Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
22She maketh herself coverlets; her clothing is byssus and purple.
22She maketh for herself carpets of tapestry; Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
23Her husband is known in the gates, When he sitteth among the elders of the land.
23Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
23Her husband is known in the gates, When he sitteth among the elders of the land.
24She maketh linen garments and selleth them, And delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
24She maketh body linen and selleth it, and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
24She maketh linen garments and selleth them, And delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
25Strength and dignity are her clothing; And she laugheth at the time to come.
25Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laugheth [at] the coming day.
25Strength and dignity are her clothing; And she laugheth at the time to come.
26She openeth her mouth with wisdom; And the law of kindness is on her tongue.
26She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and upon her tongue is the law of kindness.
26She openeth her mouth with wisdom; And the law of kindness is on her tongue.
27She looketh well to the ways of her household, And eateth not the bread of idleness.
27She surveyeth the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
27She looketh well to the ways of her household, And eateth not the bread of idleness.
28Her children rise up, and call her blessed; Her husbandalso, and he praiseth her, saying:
28Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband [also], and he praiseth her:
28Her children rise up, and call her blessed; Her husbandalso, and he praiseth her, saying:
29Many daughters have done worthily, But thou excellest them all.
29Many daughters have done worthily, but thou excellest them all.
29Many daughters have done worthily, But thou excellest them all.