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Proverbs 31:6-29
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 31
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.
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 among the elders of the land.
24
She makes linen garments and sells
them,
And supplies belts to the tradesmen.
25
Strength and dignity are her clothing,
And she smiles at the future.
26
She opens her mouth in wisdom,
And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
27
She watches over the activities of her household,
And does not eat the bread of idleness.
28
Her children rise up and bless her;
Her husband
also,
and he praises her,
saying:
29
'Many daughters have done nobly,
But you excel them all.'
King James Version
Chapter 31
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.
20
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth 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 maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
23
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
24
She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
25
Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
26
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
27
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
28
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
29
Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 31
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!"
New Living Translation
Chapter 31
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.
20
She extends a helping hand to the poor
and opens her arms to the needy.
21
She has no fear of winter for her household,
for everyone has warm clothes.
22
She makes her own bedspreads.
She dresses in fine linen and purple gowns.
23
Her husband is well known at the city gates,
where he sits with the other civic leaders.
24
She makes belted linen garments
and sashes to sell to the merchants.
25
She is clothed with strength and dignity,
and she laughs without fear of the future.
26
When she speaks, her words are wise,
and she gives instructions with kindness.
27
She carefully watches everything in her household
and suffers nothing from laziness.
28
Her children stand and bless her.
Her husband praises her:
29
'There are many virtuous and capable women in the world,
but you surpass them all!'
English Standard Version
Chapter 31
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.
20
She opens her hand to the poor
and reaches out her hands to the needy.
21
She is not afraid of snow for her household,
for all her household are clothed in scarlet.
22
She makes bed coverings 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;
she delivers sashes to the merchant.
25
Strength and dignity are her clothing,
and she laughs at the time to come.
26
She opens her mouth with wisdom,
and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
27
She looks well to 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 women have done excellently,
but you surpass them all."
New International Version
Chapter 31
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.
20
She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.
21
When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
22
She makes coverings for her bed;
she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
23
Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
24
She makes linen garments and sells them,
and supplies the merchants with sashes.
25
She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.
26
She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
27
She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28
Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
29
"Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all."
New King James Version
Chapter 31
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.”
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