Proverbs 31:1-31 CSB

[1] The words of King Lemuel, a pronouncement that his mother taught him: [2] What should I say, my son? What, son of my womb? What, son of my vows? [3] Don't spend your energy on women or your efforts on those who destroy kings. [4] It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to desire beer. [5] Otherwise, he will drink, forget what is decreed, and pervert justice for all the oppressed. [6] Give beer to one who is dying and wine to one whose life is bitter. [7] Let him drink so that he can forget his poverty and remember his trouble no more. [8] Speak up for those who have no voice, for the justice of all who are dispossessed. [9] Speak up, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the oppressed and needy. [10] Who can find a wife of noble character? She is far more precious than jewels. [11] The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will not lack anything good. [12] She rewards him with good, not evil, all the days of her life. [13] She selects wool and flax and works with willing hands. [14] She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from far away. [15] She rises while it is still night and provides food for her household and portions for her female servants. [16] She evaluates a field and buys it; she plants a vineyard with her earnings. [17] She draws on her strength and reveals that her arms are strong. [18] She sees that her profits are good, and her lamp never goes out at night. [19] She extends her hands to the spinning staff, and her hands hold the spindle. [20] Her hands reach out to the poor, and she extends her hands to the needy. [21] She is not afraid for her household when it snows, for all in her household are doubly clothed. [22] She makes her own bed coverings; her clothing is fine linen and purple. [23] Her husband is known at the city gates, where he sits among the elders of the land. [24] She makes and sells linen garments; she delivers belts to the merchants. [25] Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the time to come. [26] Her mouth speaks wisdom, and loving instruction is on her tongue. [27] She watches over the activities of her household and is never idle. [28] Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also praises her: [29] "Many women have done noble deeds, but you surpass them all!" [30] Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD will be praised. [31] Give her the reward of her labor, and let her works praise her at the city gates.