Proverbs 31:23-31

23 Her husband is known in the city gates when he sits with the elders of the land.

24 She makes garments and sells them; she supplies sashes to traders.

25 Strength and honor are her clothing; she is confident about the future.

26 Her mouth is full of wisdom; kindly teaching is on her tongue. she doesn't eat the food of laziness.

27 She is vigilant over the activities of her household;

28 Her children bless her; her husband praises her:

29 "Many women act competently, but you surpass them all!"

30 Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

31 Let her share in the results of her work; let her deeds praise her in the city gates.

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Proverbs 31:23-31 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PROVERBS 31

This chapter contains the last part of the book of Proverbs; which some reckon the fifth, others the sixth. It contains the instructions of the mother of a prince, whose name was Lemuel, which she gave unto him; and which are so valuable, as to be annexed to the proverbs of Solomon. The preface or introduction to them is in Pr 31:1; the address to her son, Pr 31:2. The vices she cautions him against are uncleanness and intemperance; which she dissuades from, because of the pernicious consequences of both to kings and to their subjects, Pr 31:3-5. Advises rather to give wine and strong drink to poor people, such as are in distress; as being more useful to them, at least less prejudicial, Pr 31:6,7; and exhorts her son to the duties of his office; by pleading the cause of the poor and injured, and administering justice to them, Pr 31:8,9. And then at large describes a virtuous woman; perhaps designed as an instruction to her son in the choice of a wife, Pr 31:10-31; though more than that may be intended by it.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Proverbs 31:23-31

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Proverbs 31:23-31 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PROVERBS 31