31:1 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. 
31:1 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. 

31:2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? 
31:2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? 

31:3 Give not thy strength to women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. 
31:3 Give not thy strength to women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. 

31:4 {It is} not for kings, O Lemuel, {it is} not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: 
31:4 {It is} not for kings, O Lemuel, {it is} not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: 

31:5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. 
31:5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. 

31:6 Give strong drink to him that is ready to perish, and wine to those that are of heavy hearts. 
31:6 Give strong drink to him that is ready to perish, and wine to those that are of heavy hearts. 

31:7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. 
31:7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. 

31:8 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. 
31:8 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. 

31:9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. 
31:9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. 

31:10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price {is} far above rubies. 
31:10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price {is} far above rubies. 

31:11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. 
31:11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. 

31:12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 
31:12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 

31:13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. 
31:13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. 

31:14 She is like the merchant's ships; she bringeth her food from afar. 
31:14 She is like the merchant ships; she bringeth her food from afar. 

31:15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth food to her household, and a portion to her maidens. 
31:15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth food to her household, and a portion to her maidens. 

31:16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. 
31:16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. 

31:17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. 
31:17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. 

31:18 She perceiveth that her merchandise {is} good: her candle goeth not out by night. 
31:18 She perceiveth that her merchandise {is} good: her lamp goeth not out by night. 

31:19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. 
31:19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. 

31:20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yes, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. 
31:20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. 

31:21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household {are} clothed with scarlet. 
31:21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household {are} clothed with scarlet. 

31:22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing {is} silk and purple. 
31:22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing {is} silk and purple. 

31:23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. 
31:23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. 

31:24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth {it}; and delivereth girdles to the merchant. 
31:24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth {it}; and delivereth waistbands to the merchant. 

31:25 Strength and honor {are} her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. 
31:25 Strength and honour {are} her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. 

31:26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and on her tongue {is} the law of kindness. 
31:26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and on her tongue {is} the law of kindness. 

31:27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. 
31:27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. 

31:28 Her children rise up, and call her blessed; her husband {also}, and he praiseth her. 
31:28 Her children rise up, and call her blessed; her husband {also}, and he praiseth her. 

31:29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. 
31:29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. 

31:30 Favor {is} deceitful, and beauty {is} vain: {but} a woman {that} feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. 
31:30 Favour {is} deceitful, and beauty {is} vain: {but} a woman {that} feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. 

31:31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. 
31:31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.