Verse 26
Proverbs 31:26
Free Bible Version
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She looks after the needs of her whole household, and she's never idle.
Original Language Text
hebrew
פִּ֭י/הָ פָּתְחָ֣ה בְ/חָכְמָ֑ה וְ/תֽוֹרַת חֶ֝֗סֶד עַל לְשׁוֹנָֽ/הּ
English Translation
She opened her mouth with wisdom, and the law of kindness is on her tongue.
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Chapter 31 Context
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These are the words of King Lemuel, an oracle, taught to him by his mother.
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What shall I tell you, my son?—the son I gave birth to, the son given in response to my vows.
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Don't waste your strength sleeping with women, those that bring down kings.
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Lemuel, kings shouldn't be drinking wine, rulers shouldn't be drinking alcohol.
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For if they drink, they'll forget what the law says, and pervert the rights of those who are sufferi...
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Give alcohol to those who are dying, and wine to those who are in terrible distress.
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Let them drink so they can forget their poverty, and not remember their troubles any longer.
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Speak up for those who have no voice, for the rights of those marginalized by society.
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Speak up and judge fairly; defend the poor and destitute.
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Who can find a strong, capable wife? She's worth more than jewels!
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Her husband has complete confidence in her, and with her he'll never be poor.
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She brings him good, not evil, all her life.
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She gets wool and flax, and with her eager hands turns them into clothes.
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Like a merchant's ship, she brings food from far away.
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She gets up while it's still dark to make breakfast for her family, and to plan what her servant gir...
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She looks at a field, and decides to buy it; from the money she's earned she buys a vineyard.
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She's keen to get ready, and works hard with her strong arms.
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She knows that the things she makes are valuable. She keeps busy—her lamp burns late into the night.
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She's generous to the poor, and gives help to the needy.
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She doesn't worry if it snows, because her whole family has warm clothing.
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She makes herself bedspreads; she dresses in fine linen and purple clothes.
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Her husband is well-respected in the council at the town gates, where he sits with the town elders.
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She makes linen clothes for sale, and supplies merchants with belts.
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She's clothed with strength and dignity, and she is happy about the future.
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She speaks wise words, and she's kind when she gives instructions.
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She looks after the needs of her whole household, and she's never idle.
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Her children are quick to bless her. Her husband praises her too, saying,
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“Many women do great things, but you are better than all of them!”
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Charm can deceive, and beauty fades, but a woman who honors the Lord should be praised.
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Give her the recognition she deserves; praise her publicly for what she's done.
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