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Proverbs 31:3-19
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 31
3
Do not give your strength to women,
Or your ways to that which destroys kings.
4
It is not for kings, Lemuel,
It is not for kings to drink wine,
Or for rulers to desire intoxicating drink,
5
Otherwise they will drink and forget what is decreed,
And pervert the rights of all the needy.
6
Give intoxicating drink to one who is perishing,
And wine to one whose life is bitter.
7
Let him drink and forget his poverty,
And remember his trouble no more.
8
Open your mouth for the people who cannot speak,
For the rights of all the unfortunate.
9
Open your mouth, judge righteously,
And defend the rights of the poor and needy.
10
An excellent wife, who can find
her?
For her worth is far above jewels.
11
The heart of her husband trusts in her,
And he will have no lack of gain.
12
She does him good and not evil
All the days of her life.
13
She looks for wool and linen,
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 portions to her attendants.
16
She considers a field and buys it;
From her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17
She surrounds her waist with strength
And makes her arms strong.
18
She senses that her profit is good;
Her lamp does not go out at night.
19
She stretches out her hands to the distaff,
And her hands grasp the spindle.
King James Version
Chapter 31
3
Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
4
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
5
Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.
6
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
7
Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
8
Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.
9
Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
10
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
11
The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
12
She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
13
She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
14
She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
15
She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
16
She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
17
She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
18
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
19
She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 31
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.
New Living Translation
Chapter 31
3
do not waste your strength on women,
on those who ruin kings.
4
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, to guzzle wine.
Rulers should not crave alcohol.
5
For if they drink, they may forget the law
and not give justice to the oppressed.
6
Alcohol is for the dying,
and wine for those in bitter distress.
7
Let them drink to forget their poverty
and remember their troubles no more.
8
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves;
ensure justice for those being crushed.
9
Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless,
and see that they get justice.
10
Who can find a virtuous and capable wife?
She is more precious than rubies.
11
Her husband can trust her,
and she will greatly enrich his life.
12
She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
13
She finds wool and flax
and busily spins it.
14
She is like a merchant’s ship,
bringing her food from afar.
15
She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her household
and plan the day’s work for her servant girls.
16
She goes to inspect a field and buys it;
with her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17
She is energetic and strong,
a hard worker.
18
She makes sure her dealings are profitable;
her lamp burns late into the night.
19
Her hands are busy spinning thread,
her fingers twisting fiber.
English Standard Version
Chapter 31
3
Do not give your strength to women,
your ways to those who destroy kings.
4
It is not for kings, O Lemuel,
it is not for kings to drink wine,
or for rulers to take strong drink,
5
lest they drink and forget what has been decreed
and pervert the rights of all the afflicted.
6
Give strong drink to the one who is perishing,
and wine to those in bitter distress;
7
let them drink and forget their poverty
and remember their misery no more.
8
Open your mouth for the mute,
for the rights of all who are destitute.
9
Open your mouth, judge righteously,
defend the rights of the poor and needy.
10
An excellent wife who can find?
She is far more precious than jewels.
11
The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will 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 with willing hands.
14
She is like the ships of the merchant;
she brings her food from afar.
15
She rises while it is yet night
and provides food for her household
and portions for her maidens.
16
She considers a field and buys it;
with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.
17
She dresses herself with strength
and makes her arms strong.
18
She perceives that her merchandise is profitable.
Her lamp does not go out at night.
19
She puts her hands to the distaff,
and her hands hold the spindle.
New International Version
Chapter 31
3
Do not spend your strength on women,
your vigor on those who ruin kings.
4
It is not for kings, Lemuel—
it is not for kings to drink wine,
not for rulers to crave beer,
5
lest they drink and forget what has been decreed,
and deprive all the oppressed of their rights.
6
Let beer be for those who are perishing,
wine for those who are in anguish!
7
Let them drink and forget their poverty
and remember their misery no more.
8
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves,
for the rights of all who are destitute.
9
Speak up and judge fairly;
defend the rights of the poor and needy.
10
A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
11
Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.
12
She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
13
She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands.
14
She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.
15
She gets up while it is still night;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her female servants.
16
She considers a field and buys it;
out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17
She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.
18
She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.
19
In her hand she holds the distaff
and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
New King James Version
Chapter 31
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.
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