Proverbios 31:24-31

24 Sámec Hizo telas, y vendió; y dio cintos al mercader

25 Aín Fortaleza y gloria es su vestidura; y en el día postrero reirá

26 Pe Abrió su boca con sabiduría; y la ley de misericordia está en su lengua

27 Tsade Considera los caminos de su casa, y no come el pan de balde

28 Caf Se levantaron sus hijos, y la llamaron bienaventurada; y su marido también la alabó

29 Res Muchas mujeres son valientes; mas tú las sobrepasas a todas

30 Sin Engañosa es la gracia, y vana la hermosura; la mujer que teme al SEÑOR, esa será alabada

31 Tau Dadle del fruto de sus manos, y alábenla en las puertas sus hechos

Proverbios 31:24-31 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.