Proverbs 31 with Gentle Rain (Audio Bible Verses for Sleep)

Proverbs 31

The words of King Lemuel

The prophecy that his mother taught him

What, my son? And what, the son of my womb?

And what, the son of my vows?

Give not thy strength unto women

Nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings

It is not for kings, O Lemuel

It is not for kings to drink wine, nor for princess strong drink

Lest they drink, and forget the law

And pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted

Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish

And wine unto those that be of heavy hearts

Let him drink, and forget his poverty

And remember his misery no more

Open thy mouth for the dumb

In the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction

Open thy mouth, judge righteously

And plead the cause of the poor and needy

Who can find a virtuous woman?

For her price is far above rubies

The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her

So that he shall have no need of spoil

She will do him good

And not evil all the days of her life

She seeketh wool, and flax

And worketh willingly with her hands

She is like the merchants ships

She bringeth her food from afar

She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household

And a portion to her maidens

She considereth a field, and buyeth it

With the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard

She girdeth her loins with strength

And strengtheneth her arms

She perceiveth that her merchandise is good

Her candle goeth not out by night

She layeth her hands to the spindle

And her hands hold the distaff

She stretcheth out her hand to the poor, yea

She reacheth forth her hands to the needy

She is not afraid of the snow for her household

For all her household are clothed with scarlet

She maketh herself coverings of tapestry

Her clothing is silk and purple

Her husband is known in the gates

When he sitteth among the elders of the land

She maketh fine linen, and selleth it

And delivereth girdles unto the merchant

Strength and honour are her clothing

And she shall rejoice in time to come

She openeth her mouth with wisdom

And in her tongue is the law of kindness

She looketh well to the ways of her household

And eateth not the bread of idleness

Her children arise up, and call her blessed

Her husband also, and he praiseth her

Many daughters have done virtuously

But thou excellest them all

Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain

But a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised

Give her of the fruit of her hands

And let her own works praise her in the gates