Bible Commentaries
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 31
Introduction
| 1 | Lemuel's lesson of chastity and temperance. |
| 6 | The afflicted are to be comforted and defended. |
| 10 | The praise and properties of a good wife. |
Verse 1
The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.
The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.
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- the prophecy
- 30:1
- his
- 1:8, 6:20, 2 Timothy 1:5, 3:15
Verse 2
What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?
What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?
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- the son of my womb
- Isaiah 49:15
- the son of my vows
- 1 Samuel 1:11,28
Verse 3
Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
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- strength
- 5:9-11, 7:26,27, Hosea 4:11
- to that
- Deuteronomy 17:17, Nehemiah 13:26
Verse 4
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
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- Leviticus 10:9,10, 1 Kings 20:12,16-20, Esther 3:15, Ecclesiastes 10:17, Isaiah 28:7,8, Daniel 5:2-4, Hosea 4:11,12, 7:3-5, Habakkuk 2:5, Mark 6:21-28
Verse 5
Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.
Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.
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- pervert
- Heb. alter. any of the afflicted. Heb. all the sons of affliction.
- Habakkuk 2:5
Verse 6
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
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- strong
- Psalms 104:15, 1 Timothy 5:23
- of heavy hearts
- Heb. bitter of soul.
- 1 Samuel 1:10, 30:6, 2 Kings 4:27; *margins
Verse 8
Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.
Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.
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- Open
- 24:7,11,12, 1 Samuel 19:4-7, 20:32, 22:14,15, Esther 4:13-16, Job 29:9,17, Psalms 82:3,4, Jeremiah 26:16-19,24, 38:7-10, John 7:51
- such, etc
- Heb. the sons of destruction.
- Psalms 79:11; *marg:
Verse 9
Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
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- 16:12, 20:8, Leviticus 19:15, Deuteronomy 1:16, 16:18-20, 2 Samuel 8:15, Psalms 58:1,2, Psalms 72:1,2, Job 29:12,15,16, Isaiah 1:17,23, 11:4, 32:1,2, Jeremiah 5:28, Jeremiah 22:3,15,16, 23:5, Daniel 4:27, Amos 5:11,12, Zechariah 7:9, 9:9, John 7:24, Hebrews 1:9, Revelation 19:11
Verse 10
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
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- Who
- This is the commencement of an alphabetical poem, each verse beginning consecutively with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet; in which we are presented with an admirable picture of a good wife, according to the primitive manners of the East.
- can
- 12:4, 18:22, 19:14, Ruth 3:11, Ecclesiastes 7:28, Song of Solomon 6:8,9, Ephesians 5:25-33
- her
- 3:15, 8:11, 20:15
Verse 11
The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
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- 2 Kings 4:9,10,22,23, 1 Peter 3:1-7
Verse 13
She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
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- worketh
- Genesis 18:6-8, 24:13,14,18-20, 29:9,10, Exodus 2:16, Ruth 2:2,3,23, Isaiah 3:16-24, 32:9-11, Acts 9:39,40, 1 Thessalonians 4:11, 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12, 1 Timothy 5:10,14, Titus 2:5
Verse 14
She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
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- 24, 1 Kings 9:26-28, 2 Chronicles 9:10, Ezekiel 27:3-36
Verse 15
She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
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- riseth
- Joshua 3:1, 2 Chronicles 36:15, Psalms 119:147,148, Ecclesiastes 9:10, Mark 1:35, Romans 12:11
- and giveth
- Matthew 24:25, Luke 12:42
Verse 16
She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
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- considereth
- Joshua 15:18, Song of Solomon 8:12, Matthew 13:44
- buyeth
- Heb. taketh.
Verse 17
She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
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- girdeth
- 1 Kings 18:46, 2 Kings 4:29, Job 38:3, Luke 12:35, Ephesians 6:10,14, 1 Peter 1:13
- strengtheneth
- Genesis 49:24, Isaiah 44:12, Hosea 7:15
Verse 18
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
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- perceiveth
- Heb. tasteth. her candle.
- Genesis 31:40, Psalms 127:2, Matthew 25:3-10, 1 Thessalonians 2:9, 2 Thessalonians 3:7-9
Verse 20
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
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- She stretcheth
- Heb. She spreadeth.
- 1:24, Romans 10:21
- she reacheth
- 19:17, 22:9, Job 31:16-20, Psalms 41:1, 112:9, Ecclesiastes 11:1,2, Mark 14:7, Acts 9:39-41, 20:34,35, Ephesians 4:28, Hebrews 13:16
Verse 21
She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
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- afraid
- 25:20
- scarlet
- or, double garments.
- Genesis 45:22
Verse 22
She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
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- coverings
- 7:16
- clothing
- Genesis 41:42; *marg:; Esther 5:1, 8:15, Psalms 45:13,14, Ezekiel 16:10-13, 1 Peter 3:3
- silk
- Shesh, rather fine linen, or cotton. (See on Ex 39:27.) Sadin, rendered "fine linen," ver. 24, is probably the same as the Arabic sidn, and sudl, a veil, or an inner covering of fine muslin.
Verse 23
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
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- husband
- 12:4
- in the
- 24:7, Deuteronomy 16:18, 21:19, Ruth 4:1, Job 29:7
Verse 24
She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
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- 13,19, 1 Kings 10:28, Ezekiel 27:16, Luke 16:19
Verse 25
Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
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- Strength
- Job 29:14, 40:10, Psalms 132:9,16, Isaiah 61:10, Romans 13:14, Ephesians 4:24, 1 Timothy 2:10, 1 Peter 5:5,6
- and she
- Psalms 97:11,12, Isaiah 65:13,14, Matthew 25:20,21
Verse 26
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
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- openeth
- 8,9, Judges 13:23, 1 Samuel 25:24-31, 2 Samuel 20:16-22, 2 Kings 22:15-20, Esther 4:4, Esther 5:8, 7:3-6, 8:3-6, Luke 1:38,42-56, Acts 18:26, Ephesians 4:29, Colossians 4:5
- in her
- 12:18, 16:24, 25:15, Genesis 24:18-20, Song of Solomon 2:14, 4:11, Malachi 2:6, Acts 6:15, 1 Peter 3:1,4,5,8,9
Verse 27
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
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- 14:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:11, 2 Thessalonians 3:6, 1 Timothy 5:10, Titus 2:4
Verse 28
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
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- children
- 1, 1 Kings 2:19, Psalms 116:16, 2 Timothy 1:5, 3:15-17
- her husband
- Song of Solomon 7:1-9, Isaiah 62:4,5; *marg:
Verse 29
Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
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- done virtuously
- or, gotten riches. thou.
- Song of Solomon 6:8,9, Ephesians 5:27
Verse 30
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
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- Favour
- 6:25, 11:22, 2 Samuel 14:25, Esther 1:11,12, Ezekiel 16:15, James 1:11, 1 Peter 1:24
- a woman
- 1:7, 8:13, Exodus 1:17-21, Psalms 147:11, Luke 1:6,46-50, 1 Peter 3:4,5
- she
- Ecclesiastes 7:18, 12:13, Romans 2:29, 1 Corinthians 4:5, 1 Peter 1:7, 3:4
Verse 31
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
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- of the
- 16, 11:30, Psalms 128:2, Matthew 7:16,20, Romans 6:21,22, Philippians 4:17
- and let
- Mark 14:7-9, Acts 9:39, Romans 16:1-4,6,12, 1 Timothy 5:25, Hebrews 6:10, Revelation 14:13
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