1 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. Cross refs
2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? Cross refs
3 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. Cross refs
4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: Cross refs
5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. Cross refs
6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. Cross refs
7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. Cross refs
8 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. Cross refs
9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. Cross refs
10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. Cross refs
11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. Cross refs
12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. Cross refs
13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. Cross refs
14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. Cross refs
15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. Cross refs
16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. Cross refs
17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. Cross refs
18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. Cross refs
19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. Cross refs
20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. Cross refs
21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. Cross refs
22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Cross refs
23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. Cross refs
24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. Cross refs
25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. Cross refs
26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. Cross refs
27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Cross refs
28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Cross refs
29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Cross refs
30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Cross refs
31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. Cross refs