Proverbes - Caput 31

Proverbes 31.1 verba Lamuhel regis visio qua erudivit eum mater sua Proverbes 31.2 quid dilecte mi quid dilecte uteri mei quid dilecte votorum meorum Proverbes 31.3 ne dederis mulieribus substantiam tuam et vias tuas ad delendos reges Proverbes 31.4 noli regibus o Lamuhel noli regibus dare vinum quia nullum secretum est ubi regnat ebrietas Proverbes 31.5 ne forte bibat et obliviscatur iudiciorum et mutet causam filiorum pauperis Proverbes 31.6 date siceram maerentibus et vinum his qui amaro sunt animo Proverbes 31.7 bibant ut obliviscantur egestatis suae et doloris non recordentur amplius Proverbes 31.8 aperi os tuum muto et causis omnium filiorum qui pertranseunt Proverbes 31.9 aperi os tuum decerne quod iustum est et iudica inopem et pauperem Proverbes 31.10 aleph mulierem fortem quis inveniet procul et de ultimis finibus pretium eius Proverbes 31.11 beth confidit in ea cor viri sui et spoliis non indigebit Proverbes 31.12 gimel reddet ei bonum et non malum omnibus diebus vitae suae Proverbes 31.13 deleth quaesivit lanam et linum et operata est consilio manuum suarum Proverbes 31.14 he facta est quasi navis institoris de longe portat panem suum Proverbes 31.15 vav et de nocte surrexit deditque praedam domesticis suis et cibaria ancillis suis Proverbes 31.16 zai consideravit agrum et emit eum de fructu manuum suarum plantavit vineam Proverbes 31.17 heth accinxit fortitudine lumbos suos et roboravit brachium suum Proverbes 31.18 teth gustavit quia bona est negotiatio eius non extinguetur in nocte lucerna illius Proverbes 31.19 ioth manum suam misit ad fortia et digiti eius adprehenderunt fusum Proverbes 31.20 caph manum suam aperuit inopi et palmas suas extendit ad pauperem Proverbes 31.21 lameth non timebit domui suae a frigoribus nivis omnes enim domestici eius vestiti duplicibus Proverbes 31.22 mem stragulam vestem fecit sibi byssus et purpura indumentum eius Proverbes 31.23 nun nobilis in portis vir eius quando sederit cum senatoribus terrae Proverbes 31.24 samech sindonem fecit et vendidit et cingulum tradidit Chananeo Proverbes 31.25 ain fortitudo et decor indumentum eius et ridebit in die novissimo Proverbes 31.26 phe os suum aperuit sapientiae et lex clementiae in lingua eius Proverbes 31.27 sade considerat semitas domus suae et panem otiosa non comedet Proverbes 31.28 coph surrexerunt filii eius et beatissimam praedicaverunt vir eius et laudavit eam Proverbes 31.29 res multae filiae congregaverunt divitias tu supergressa es universas Proverbes 31.30 sin fallax gratia et vana est pulchritudo mulier timens Dominum ipsa laudabitur Proverbes 31.31 thau date ei de fructu manuum suarum et laudent eam in portis opera eius

Proverbes : Caput 31

The Wisdom of Proverbs 31

Proverbs chapter 31 celebrates virtuous leadership and valiant women. How is wisdom manifested in leadership roles? This inspiring text addresses topics such as the character of a righteous leader and the qualities of an exemplary woman.

A Model of Excellence

The first part of the chapter advises kings, while the second, an acrostic poem, describes the "virtuous woman." This chapter extols virtues such as diligence, compassion, and the fear of the Lord. Proverbs 31 offers a model of excellence for both men and women.

Five Essential Verses

Consider with us five essential verses that capture the timeless wisdom of this climactic chapter:

1 Peter 3:3-4

"Your beauty should not be in outward adornments, such as braided hair, gold jewelry, or fine clothing. But in the inward beauty, which does not fade away, the beauty manifested in a submissive and quiet spirit, which is of great worth to God." This verse aligns with the theme of true beauty of Proverbs 31:30.

1 Timothy 5:8

"Whoever does not provide for his relatives, and especially for those of his own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." This passage reflects the theme of Proverbs 31:15, 21 on caring for family.

Acts 9:36

"Now there was a certain disciple in Joppa named Tabitha, which in Greek is Dorcas, who devoted herself to good works and almsgiving." This verse echoes the theme of Proverbs 31:20 on generosity toward the poor.

Colossians 3:23

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, working for the Lord, and not for men." This passage relates to Proverbs 31:13:27 on diligent work.

Ephesians 5:33

"Let each of you therefore love his wife as himself, and let the wife treat her husband with all respect." This verse reflects the theme of Proverbs 31:10-12:28 on the value of a wife virtuous.

May these verses inspire us to embrace the virtues described in Proverbs and to live our faith with integrity and devotion.