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Proverbs 31:1
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The words of king Lemo'el; the oracle which his mother taught him.
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Proverbs 31:2
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"Oh, my son!" Oh, son of my womb! Oh, son of my vows!
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Proverbs 31:3
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Don't give your strength to women, Nor your ways to that which destroys kings.
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Proverbs 31:4
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It is not for kings, Lemo'el; It is not for kings to drink wine; Nor for princes to say, 'Where is strong drink?'
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Proverbs 31:5
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Lest they drink, and forget the law, And pervert the justice due to anyone who is afflicted.
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Proverbs 31:6
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Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish; And wine to the bitter in soul:
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Proverbs 31:7
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Let him drink, and forget his poverty, And remember his misery no more.
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Proverbs 31:8
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Open your mouth for the mute, In the cause of all who are left desolate.
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Proverbs 31:9
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Open your mouth, judge righteously, And serve justice to the poor and needy."
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Proverbs 31:10
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Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies.
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Proverbs 31:11
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The heart of her husband trusts in her. He shall have no lack of gain.
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Proverbs 31:12
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She does him good, and not harm, All the days of her life.
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Proverbs 31:13
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She seeks wool and flax, And works eagerly with her hands.
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Proverbs 31:14
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She is like the merchant ships. She brings her bread from afar.
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Proverbs 31:15
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She rises also while it is yet night, Gives food to her household, And portions for her servant girls.
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Proverbs 31:16
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She considers a field, and buys it. With the fruit of her hands, she plants a vineyard.
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Proverbs 31:17
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She girds her waist with strength, And makes her arms strong.
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Proverbs 31:18
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She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp doesn't go out by night.
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Proverbs 31:19
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She lays her hands to the distaff, And her hands hold the spindle.
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Proverbs 31:20
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She opens her arms to the poor; Yes, she extends her hands to the needy.
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Proverbs 31:21
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She is not afraid of the snow for her household; For all her household are clothed with scarlet.
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Proverbs 31:22
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She makes for herself carpets of tapestry. Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
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Proverbs 31:23
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Her husband is respected in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land.
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Proverbs 31:24
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She makes linen garments and sells them, And delivers sashes to the merchant.
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Proverbs 31:25
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Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come.
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Proverbs 31:26
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She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue.
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Proverbs 31:27
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She looks well to the ways of her household, And doesn't eat the bread of idleness.
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Proverbs 31:28
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Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her:
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Proverbs 31:29
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"Many women do noble things, But you excel them all."
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Proverbs 31:30
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Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.
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Proverbs 31:31
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Give her of the fruit of her hands! Let her works praise her in the gates!
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