Chapter summary

Proverbs 31 Summary

Proverbs 31 gives a king’s counsel and the famous portrait of the ‘wife of noble character’ whose worth is far above jewels.

The chapter opens with advice King Lemuel received from his mother—about self-control and defending the poor and needy.

It closes with an acrostic poem praising a capable, godly woman who works, provides, and fears the LORD, showing that ‘charm is deceptive… but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.’

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Proverbs 31:30 “Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.” Proverbs 31:10 “A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies.”

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