Proverbs 31:1-31 LSB

[1] The words of King Lemuel, the oracle unto which his mother disciplined him: [2] What, O my son? And what, O son of my womb? And what, O son of my vows? [3] Do not give your excellence to women, Or your ways to that which blots out kings. [4] It is not for kings, O Lemuel, It is not for kings to drink wine, Or for rulers to desire strong drink, [5] Lest he drink and forget what is decreed, And pervert the justice of all the afflicted. [6] Give strong drink to him who is perishing, And wine to those whose soul is bitter. [7] Let him drink and forget his poverty And he will not remember his trouble any longer. [8] Open your mouth for the mute, For the justice of all those passing away. [9] Open your mouth, judge righteously, And render justice to the afflicted and needy. [10] An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above pearls. [11] The heart of her husband trusts in her, And he will have no lack of gain. [12] She deals bountifully with him for good and not evil All the days of her life. [13] She searches for wool and flax And works with her hands in delight. [14] She is like merchant ships; She brings her food from afar. [15] And she rises while it is still night, And gives food to her household And a portion to her young women. [16] She makes plans for a field and buys it; From the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard. [17] She girds herself with strength And makes her arms strong. [18] She senses that her gain is good; Her lamp does not go out at night. [19] She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hands hold fast the spindle. [20] She extends her hand to the poor, And she stretches out 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 coverings for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple. [23] Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits with the elders of the land. [24] She makes linen garments and sells them, And gives belts to the tradesmen. [25] Strength and majesty are her clothing, And she smiles at the future. [26] She opens her mouth in wisdom, And the instruction of lovingkindness is on her tongue. [27] She watches over the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness. [28] Her children rise up and bless her; As for her husband, he also praises her, saying: [29] “Many daughters have done excellently, But you have gone above them all.” [30] Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised. [31] Give to her from the fruit of her hands, And let her works praise her in the gates.