Proverbs 31:1-31 NKJV

[1] The words of King Lemuel, the utterance which his mother taught him: [2] What, my son? And what, son of my womb? And what, son of my vows? [3] Do not give your strength to women, Nor your ways to that which destroys kings. [4] It is not for kings, O Lemuel, It is not for kings to drink wine, Nor for princes intoxicating drink; [5] Lest they drink and forget the law, And pervert the justice of all the afflicted. [6] Give strong drink to him who is perishing, And wine to those who are bitter of heart. [7] Let him drink and forget his poverty, And remember his misery no more. [8] Open your mouth for the speechless, In the cause of all who are appointed to die. [9] Open your mouth, judge righteously, And plead the cause of the poor and needy. [10] Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. [11] The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain. [12] She does him good and not evil All the days of her life. [13] She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works with her hands. [14] She is like the merchant ships, She brings her food from afar. [15] She also rises while it is yet night, And provides food for her household, And a portion for her maidservants. [16] She considers a field and buys it; From her profits she plants a vineyard. [17] She girds herself with strength, And strengthens her arms. [18] She perceives that her merchandise is good, And her lamp does not go out by night. [19] She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hand holds the spindle. [20] She extends her hand to the poor, Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy. [21] She is not afraid of snow for her household, For all her household is clothed with scarlet. [22] She makes tapestry for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple. [23] Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land. [24] She makes linen garments and sells them, And supplies sashes for the merchants. [25] Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come. [26] She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue is the law of kindness. [27] She watches over the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness. [28] Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her: [29] "Many daughters have done well, But you excel them all." [30] Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. [31] Give her of the fruit of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates.