Proverbios 31:17-27

17 Het Ciñó sus lomos de fortaleza, y esforzó sus brazos.

18 Tet Gustó que era buena su granjería; su candela no se apagó de noche.

19 Yod Aplicó sus manos al huso, y sus manos tomaron la rueca.

20 Caf Alargó su mano al pobre, y extendió sus manos al menesteroso.

21 Lámed No tendrá temor de la nieve por su familia, porque toda su familia está vestida de ropas dobles.

22 Mem Ella se hizo tapices; de lino fino y púrpura es su vestido.

23 Nun Conocido es su marido en las puertas, cuando se sienta con los ancianos de la tierra.

24 Sámec Hizo telas, y vendió; y dio cintas 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.

Proverbios 31:17-27 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.