1The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that…
2What, my son? and what, the son of…
3Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy…
4It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it…
5Lest they drink, and forget the law, and…
6Give strong drink unto him that is ready…
7Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and…
8Open thy mouth for the dumb in the…
9Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the…
10Who can find a virtuous woman? for her…
11The heart of her husband doth safely trust…
12She will do him good and not evil…
13She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly…
14She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth…
15She riseth also while it is yet night,…
16She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with…
17She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth…
18She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her…
19She layeth her hands to the spindle, and…
20She stretcheth out her hand to the poor;…
21She is not afraid of the snow for…
22She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing…
23Her husband is known in the gates, when…
24She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and…
25Strength and honour are her clothing; and she…
26She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in…
27She looketh well to the ways of her…
28Her children arise up, and call her blessed;…
29Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest…
30Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but…
31Give her of the fruit of her hands;…
