1These are the words of King Lemuel—the burden…
2What shall I say, O my son? What,…
3Do not spend your strength on women or…
4It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it…
5lest they drink and forget what is decreed,…
6Give strong drink to one who is perishing,…
7Let him drink and forget his poverty, and…
8Open your mouth for those with no voice,…
9Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the…
10A wife of noble character, who can find?…
11The heart of her husband trusts in her,…
12She brings him good and not harm all…
13She selects wool and flax and works with…
14She is like the merchant ships, bringing her…
15She rises while it is still night to…
16She appraises a field and buys it; from…
17She girds herself with strength and shows that…
18She sees that her gain is good, and…
19She stretches out her hands to the distaff…
20She opens her arms to the poor and…
21When it snows, she has no fear for…
22She makes coverings for her bed; her clothing…
23Her husband is known at the city gates,…
24She makes linen garments and sells them; she…
25Strength and honor are her clothing, and she…
26She opens her mouth with wisdom, and faithful…
27She watches over the affairs of her household…
28Her children rise up and call her blessed;…
29“Many daughters have done noble things, but you…
30Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but…
31Give her the fruit of her hands, and…
