Proverbs 31:1-31 WEB

[1] The words of King Lemuel—the revelation which his mother taught him: [2] “Oh, my son! Oh, son of my womb! Oh, son of my vows! [3] Don’t give your strength to women, nor your ways to that which destroys kings. [4] It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for princes to say, ‘Where is strong drink?’ [5] lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the justice due to anyone who is afflicted. [6] Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish, and wine to the bitter in soul. [7] Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. [8] Open your mouth for the mute, in the cause of all who are left desolate. [9] Open your mouth, judge righteously, and serve justice to the poor and needy.” [10] Who can find a worthy woman? For her value is far above rubies. [11] The heart of her husband trusts in her. He shall have no lack of gain. [12] She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. [13] She seeks wool and flax, and works eagerly with her hands. [14] She is like the merchant ships. She brings her bread from afar. [15] She rises also while it is yet night, gives food to her household, and portions for her servant girls. [16] She considers a field, and buys it. With the fruit of her hands, she plants a vineyard. [17] She arms her waist with strength, and makes her arms strong. [18] She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp doesn’t go out by night. [19] She lays her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle. [20] She opens her arms to the poor; yes, she extends her hands to the needy. [21] She is not afraid of the snow for her household, for all her household are clothed with scarlet. [22] She makes for herself carpets of tapestry. Her clothing is fine linen and purple. [23] Her husband is respected in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land. [24] She makes linen garments and sells them, and delivers sashes to the merchant. [25] Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come. [26] She opens her mouth with wisdom. Kind instruction is on her tongue. [27] She looks well to the ways of her household, and doesn’t eat the bread of idleness. [28] Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her: [29] “Many women do noble things, but you excel them all.” [30] Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised. [31] Give her of the fruit of her hands! Let her works praise her in the gates!