1The words of King Lemuel—the revelation which his…
2“Oh, my son! Oh, son of my womb!…
3Don’t give your strength to women, nor your…
4It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is…
5lest they drink, and forget the law, and…
6Give strong drink to him who is ready…
7Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and…
8Open your mouth for the mute, in the…
9Open your mouth, judge righteously, and serve justice…
10Who can find a worthy woman? For her…
11The heart of her husband trusts in her.…
12She does him good, and not harm, all…
13She seeks wool and flax, and works eagerly…
14She is like the merchant ships. She brings…
15She rises also while it is yet night,…
16She considers a field, and buys it. With…
17She arms her waist with strength, and makes…
18She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her…
19She lays her hands to the distaff, and…
20She opens her arms to the poor; yes,…
21She is not afraid of the snow for…
22She makes for herself carpets of tapestry. Her…
23Her husband is respected in the gates, when…
24She makes linen garments and sells them, and…
25Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs…
26She opens her mouth with wisdom. Kind instruction…
27She looks well to the ways of her…
28Her children rise up and call her blessed.…
29“Many women do noble things, but you excel…
30Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but…
31Give her of the fruit of her hands!…
