Proverbs 31:1

^{American King James} The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.

^{American Standard Version} The words of king Lemuel; the oracle which his mother taught him.

^{King James} The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.

^{World English Bible} The words of King Lemuel—the revelation which his mother taught him:

Proverbs 31:2

^{American King James} What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?

^{American Standard Version} What, my son? and what, O son of my womb? And what, O son of my vows?

^{King James} What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?

^{World English Bible} “Oh, my son! Oh, son of my womb! Oh, son of my vows!

Proverbs 31:3

^{American King James} Give not your strength to women, nor your ways to that which destroys kings.

^{American Standard Version} Give not thy strength unto women, Nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.

^{King James} Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.

^{World English Bible} Don’t give your strength to women, nor your ways to that which destroys kings.

Proverbs 31:4

^{American King James} It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:

^{American Standard Version} It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; Nor for princes `to say', Where is strong drink?

^{King James} It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:

^{World English Bible} It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for princes to say, ‘Where is strong drink?’

Proverbs 31:5

^{American King James} Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.

^{American Standard Version} Lest they drink, and forget the law, And pervert the justice `due' to any that is afflicted.

^{King James} Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.

^{World English Bible} lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the justice due to anyone who is afflicted.

Proverbs 31:6

^{American King James} Give strong drink to him that is ready to perish, and wine to those that be of heavy hearts.

^{American Standard Version} Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, And wine unto the bitter in soul:

^{King James} Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.

^{World English Bible} Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish, and wine to the bitter in soul.

Proverbs 31:7

^{American King James} Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.

^{American Standard Version} Let him drink, and forget his poverty, And remember his misery no more.

^{King James} Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.

^{World English Bible} Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.

Proverbs 31:8

^{American King James} Open your mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.

^{American Standard Version} Open thy mouth for the dumb, In the cause of all such as are left desolate.

^{King James} Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.

^{World English Bible} Open your mouth for the mute, in the cause of all who are left desolate.

Proverbs 31:9

^{American King James} Open your mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

^{American Standard Version} Open thy mouth, judge righteously, And minister justice to the poor and needy.

^{King James} Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

^{World English Bible} Open your mouth, judge righteously, and serve justice to the poor and needy.”

Proverbs 31:10

^{American King James} Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

^{American Standard Version} A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies.

^{King James} Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

^{World English Bible} Who can find a worthy woman? For her value is far above rubies.

Proverbs 31:11

^{American King James} The heart of her husband does safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.

^{American Standard Version} The heart of her husband trusteth in her, And he shall have no lack of gain.

^{King James} The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.

^{World English Bible} The heart of her husband trusts in her. He shall have no lack of gain.

Proverbs 31:12

^{American King James} She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.

^{American Standard Version} She doeth him good and not evil All the days of her life.

^{King James} She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.

^{World English Bible} She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life.

Proverbs 31:13

^{American King James} She seeks wool, and flax, and works willingly with her hands.

^{American Standard Version} She seeketh wool and flax, And worketh willingly with her hands.

^{King James} She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.

^{World English Bible} She seeks wool and flax, and works eagerly with her hands.

Proverbs 31:14

^{American King James} She is like the merchants' ships; she brings her food from afar.

^{American Standard Version} She is like the merchant-ships; She bringeth her bread from afar.

^{King James} She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.

^{World English Bible} She is like the merchant ships. She brings her bread from afar.

Proverbs 31:15

^{American King James} She rises also while it is yet night, and gives meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.

^{American Standard Version} She riseth also while it is yet night, And giveth food to her household, And their task to her maidens.

^{King James} She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.

^{World English Bible} She rises also while it is yet night, gives food to her household, and portions for her servant girls.

Proverbs 31:16

^{American King James} She considers a field, and buys it: with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.

^{American Standard Version} She considereth a field, and buyeth it; With the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

^{King James} She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

^{World English Bible} She considers a field, and buys it. With the fruit of her hands, she plants a vineyard.

Proverbs 31:17

^{American King James} She girds her loins with strength, and strengthens her arms.

^{American Standard Version} She girdeth her loins with strength, And maketh strong her arms.

^{King James} She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.

^{World English Bible} She arms her waist with strength, and makes her arms strong.

Proverbs 31:18

^{American King James} She perceives that her merchandise is good: her candle goes not out by night.

^{American Standard Version} She perceiveth that her merchandise is profitable: Her lamp goeth not out by night.

^{King James} She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.

^{World English Bible} She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp doesn’t go out by night.

Proverbs 31:19

^{American King James} She lays her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.

^{American Standard Version} She layeth her hands to the distaff, And her hands hold the spindle.

^{King James} She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.

^{World English Bible} She lays her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle.

Proverbs 31:20

^{American King James} She stretches out her hand to the poor; yes, she reaches forth her hands to the needy.

^{American Standard Version} She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; Yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

^{King James} She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

^{World English Bible} She opens her arms to the poor; yes, she extends her hands to the needy.

Proverbs 31:21

^{American King James} She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.

^{American Standard Version} She is not afraid of the snow for her household; For all her household are clothed with scarlet.

^{King James} She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.

^{World English Bible} She is not afraid of the snow for her household, for all her household are clothed with scarlet.

Proverbs 31:22

^{American King James} She makes herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.

^{American Standard Version} She maketh for herself carpets of tapestry; Her clothing is fine linen and purple.

^{King James} She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.

^{World English Bible} She makes for herself carpets of tapestry. Her clothing is fine linen and purple.

Proverbs 31:23

^{American King James} Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.

^{American Standard Version} Her husband is known in the gates, When he sitteth among the elders of the land.

^{King James} Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.

^{World English Bible} Her husband is respected in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.

Proverbs 31:24

^{American King James} She makes fine linen, and sells it; and delivers girdles to the merchant.

^{American Standard Version} She maketh linen garments and selleth them, And delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

^{King James} She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

^{World English Bible} She makes linen garments and sells them, and delivers sashes to the merchant.

Proverbs 31:25

^{American King James} Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

^{American Standard Version} Strength and dignity are her clothing; And she laugheth at the time to come.

^{King James} Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

^{World English Bible} Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come.

Proverbs 31:26

^{American King James} She opens her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

^{American Standard Version} She openeth her mouth with wisdom; And the law of kindness is on her tongue.

^{King James} She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

^{World English Bible} She opens her mouth with wisdom. Kind instruction is on her tongue.

Proverbs 31:27

^{American King James} She looks well to the ways of her household, and eats not the bread of idleness.

^{American Standard Version} She looketh well to the ways of her household, And eateth not the bread of idleness.

^{King James} She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

^{World English Bible} She looks well to the ways of her household, and doesn’t eat the bread of idleness.

Proverbs 31:28

^{American King James} Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.

^{American Standard Version} Her children rise up, and call her blessed; Her husband `also', and he praiseth her, `saying':

^{King James} Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

^{World English Bible} Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her:

Proverbs 31:29

^{American King James} Many daughters have done virtuously, but you excel them all.

^{American Standard Version} Many daughters have done worthily, But thou excellest them all.

^{King James} Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

^{World English Bible} “Many women do noble things, but you excel them all.”

Proverbs 31:30

^{American King James} Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that fears the LORD, she shall be praised.

^{American Standard Version} Grace is deceitful, and beauty is vain; `But' a woman that feareth Jehovah, she shall be praised.

^{King James} Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

^{World English Bible} Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised.

Proverbs 31:31

^{American King James} Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

^{American Standard Version} Give her of the fruit of her hands; And let her works praise her in the gates.

^{King James} Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

^{World English Bible} Give her of the fruit of her hands! Let her works praise her in the gates!

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