Proverbs 31
1The 1
2“Oh, my 2 Oh, son of my womb! 2 Oh, son of my vows! 1
3Don’t give 2 nor your ways to that which destroys kings. 1
4It 2 it is not for kings to drink wine, 2 nor for princes to say, ‘Where is strong drink?’ 1
5lest 2 and pervert the justice due to anyone who is afflicted. 1
6Give 2 and wine to the bitter in soul. 1
7Let 2 and remember his misery no more. 1
8Open 2 in the cause of all who are left desolate. 1
9Open 2 and serve justice to the poor and needy.” 1
10+ 31:10 Proverbs 31:10-31 form an acrostic, with each verse starting with each letter of the Hebrew alphabet, in order. Who 2 For her value is far above rubies. 1
11The 2 He shall have no lack of gain. 1
12She 2 all the days of her life. 1
13She 2 and works eagerly with her hands. 1
14She is 2 She brings her bread from afar. 1
15She 2 gives food to her household, 2 and portions for her servant girls. 1
16She 2 With the fruit of her hands, she plants a vineyard. 1
17She arms 2 and makes her arms strong. 1
18She 2 Her lamp doesn’t go out by night. 1
19She 2 and her hands hold the spindle. 1
20She 2 yes, she extends her hands to the needy. 1
21She 2 for all her household are clothed with scarlet. 1
22She makes 2 Her clothing is fine linen and purple. 1
23Her 2 when he sits among the elders of the land. 1
24She makes 2 and delivers sashes to the merchant. 1
25Strength 2 She laughs at the time to come. 1
26She 2 Kind instruction is on her tongue. 1
27She 2 and doesn’t eat the bread of idleness. 1
28Her 2 Her husband also praises her: 1
29“ Many 2 but you excel them all.” 1
30Charm 2 but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. 1
31Give 2 Let her works praise her in the gates!