Proverbs 31
The Words of King Lemuel
1 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. Word: Proverbs 1:8, 6:20. Parallel theme: 2 Timothy 1:5
2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? Parallel theme: 1 Samuel 1:11, Isaiah 49:15
3 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. Kingdom: 1 Kings 11:1, Nehemiah 13:26. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 17:17
4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: Kingdom: Esther 3:15, Ecclesiastes 10:17. Parallel theme: Proverbs 20:1, Isaiah 5:22, Habakkuk 2:5
5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. Parallel theme: Habakkuk 2:5
6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. Parallel theme: Psalms 104:15, 1 Timothy 5:23
7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. Parallel theme: Ephesians 5:18
8 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.
9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. Judgment: Proverbs 20:8, Isaiah 1:17, 1:23. Righteousness: Proverbs 16:12, Leviticus 19:15, Deuteronomy 1:16, Jeremiah 22:3, 23:5, Daniel 4:27. Parallel theme: Job 29:12 +5
The Excellent Wife
10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. Parallel theme: Proverbs 3:15, 8:11, 12:4, 18:22, 19:14, 20:15, Ruth 3:11, Job 28:18, Ecclesiastes 7:28 +4
11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. Parallel theme: 1 Timothy 5:10, Titus 2:5
14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. Parallel theme: Proverbs 20:13, Mark 1:35, Luke 12:42, Romans 12:11
16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. Related: Song of Solomon 8:12. Parallel theme: Matthew 13:44
17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. Parallel theme: 1 Kings 18:46, Job 38:3, Luke 12:35, Ephesians 6:10, 6:14, 1 Peter 1:13
18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. Parallel theme: 1 Thessalonians 2:9
19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. Parallel theme: Proverbs 19:17, 22:9, Deuteronomy 15:11, Psalms 41:1, 112:9, Romans 12:13, Ephesians 4:28, Hebrews 13:16 +3
21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. Parallel theme: Genesis 45:22
22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Parallel theme: Proverbs 7:16, Genesis 41:42, Revelation 19:8
23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. Parallel theme: Proverbs 12:4, Deuteronomy 16:18, Ruth 4:1
24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. Parallel theme: Ezekiel 27:16
25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. Parallel theme: Job 29:14, 40:10, Psalms 132:9, 132:16, Isaiah 61:10, Romans 13:14, Ephesians 4:24, 1 Timothy 2:10 +3
26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. Word: Proverbs 12:18, 16:24, Malachi 2:6, 1 Peter 3:1. Parallel theme: Proverbs 10:31, 25:15, Esther 5:8, Acts 18:26, Ephesians 4:29, Colossians 4:5 +5
27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Parallel theme: Proverbs 14:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:11, 2 Thessalonians 3:6, 1 Timothy 5:10, Titus 2:4
28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Parallel theme: 1 Kings 2:19
29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Parallel theme: Ephesians 5:27
30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Resurrection: 2 Samuel 14:25, 1 Corinthians 4:5, 1 Peter 1:7. References Lord: Proverbs 1:7, 8:13, Psalms 147:11, Luke 1:6. Parallel theme: Proverbs 6:25, 11:22, 1 Peter 1:24 +5
31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. Parallel theme: Proverbs 11:30, 31:16, Psalms 128:2, Matthew 7:16, Acts 9:39, Romans 16:6, Philippians 4:17, 1 Timothy 5:25, Hebrews 6:10, Revelation 14:13 +5