This is because verse 10 through the end of the chapter is a. I encourage you not to simply take my word for it, but to be a good berean, continuing to pray and seek the lords truth. The book of proverbs, chapters 1531 new international. The proverbs 31 woman is my own hero and role model.
Oct 29, 2008 the proverbs 31 woman is my own hero and role model. The mouth of the godly person gives wise advice, but the tongue that deceives will be cut off. Proverbs chapter 31 king james version of the holy bible. It begins by praising wisdomwhich it will repeatedly do throughout the course of. She is like a merchants ship, bringing her food from afar. I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy. Who can find a virtuous woman this part of the chapter is disjoined from the rest in the septuagint and arabic versions. Proverbs chapter 31 matthew henry complete commentary on. Like the previous chapter, this final chapter is unique from the rest of the book, yet at the same time is still on the topic of wisdom. Plus, get the verse of the day and offers to your inbox. Are you beginning to see how you can apply these verses to your life.
From this to the end of the chapter we have the character of a woman of genuine. No entry exists in forerunner commentary for proverbs 31. Proverbs summary a book without events okayso technically, nothing really happens in proverbs kind of like seinfeldor not. From this to the end of the chapter we have the character of a woman. Proverb 31 is the 31st chapter of the book of proverbs in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Learn more about my book, 10 virtues of the proverbs 31 woman here or click the. The praise of a virtuous woman and good housewife, in her economy, prudence, watchfulness, and assiduity in labour, 1029. Do not spend your strength on women, your vigor on those who ruin kings. It is presented as advice which lemuels mother gave to him, about how a just king should reign verse 19, and in the second part detailing the attributes of a good wife or ideal woman verses 1031. Proverbs chapter 31 10 who can find a virtuous woman.
This may have been done, as in the case of several of the psalms, which are of a didactic character e. Spiritual and practical wisdom plus moral virtues mark the character of this woman in contrast to the immoral women of verse 3. The subject and style change at verse 10, but it is easy to imagine lemuels mother telling him what to look for in a wife. Lady wisdom, who we meet at the beginning of the book prov. Verses 1031 contains a poem which offers a beautiful description of the excellent wife as defined by a wife and mother verse 1. Verses 1031 are an acrostic poem, the verses of which begin with the successive letters of the hebrew alphabet. God help us not to get caught up in whether a woman shouldshould not work outside the home. We made it to the final chapter of the book of proverbs.
She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. The words and prophecy of king lemuel, and what his mother taught him, 1,2. Each verse begins with a different letter of the hebrew alphabet in proper order. Donna on proverbs 31 may god help me to be this kind of woman. Accuse not a servant unto his master without sufficient cause, for otherwise, in some cases, this may be a duty. May he bless you richly as you grow into a godly, proverbs 31 woman. Other forerunner commentary entries containing proverbs 31.
This and the following verses are acrostic, each beginning with a consecutive letter of the hebrew alphabet. From the mouth of the righteous comes the fruit of wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be silenced. Understanding the wife of proverbs 31 9 verse by verse of proverbs 31. The first nine chapters contain a series of discourses that contrast the way and benefits of wisdom with the way of the fool. A wise child makes a glad father, but a foolish child is a mothers grief. The book of proverbs, chapters 1531 new international commentary on the old testament waltke, bruce k. Proverbs chapter 31 matthew henry complete commentary.
The mouth of the righteous flows with wisdom, but the perverted tongue will be cut out. The same alphabetical pattern is found in some of the psalms and may have been used as an aid in memorizing scripture. It is not for kings, lemuel it is not for kings to drink wine, not for rulers to crave beer, lest they drink and forget what has been. Proverb 31 is the 31st chapter of the book of proverbs in the hebrew bible or the old. The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off. English standard version 1 the proverbs of solomon. A verse by verse study guide for the book of proverbs. Daily verse and comment, and have biblical truth delivered to your inbox.
A remarkable connection between the book of proverbs and the world of work occurs at the end of the book. We dont know whether or not verses 1031 are a continuation of the advice of lemuels mother. An exhortation to king lemuel to take heed of sin, and to do duties. It is assumed this whole chapter, including this woman section is written by lemuels mother through king lemuel. Proverbs chapter 31 explained discover the 66 books of. Proverbs 31 this chapter is added to solomons proverbs, some think because it is of the same author, supposing king lemuel to be king solomon. Chapter 31 is known as the womans chapter, which is misleading. But tongues that speak twisted words will be cut out. The words of agur the son of jakeh, even the prophecy. Chapter 31 continues with this hymn of praise in honor of a capable wife vv. Her husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life.
The last part of proverbs 31, beginning with verse 10, consists of 22 verses. The book of proverbs, chapters 1531 new international commentary on the old testament by bruce k. Queen mothers played an important role in ancient palace life because of their. This is written in the form of an acrostic, the twentytwo verses composing it each commencing with a letter of the hebrew alphabet. Many of you will conclude this text is too much a minefield and steer clear, with good reason. These are all of the chapters of the book of proverbs. Proverbs 31 is all about the qualities of a virtuous and godly woman. Surely i am more brutish than any man, and have not the understanding of a man. In my youth i strayed, now that i am older, i am close to the lord, however i still fall so short of this proverbs 31 woman.
Give her a share in the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the city gates. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. Proverbs 31 3 give not your strength to loose women, nor your ways to those who and that which ruin and destroy kings. As if he had said, a servants condition is in itself mean and miserable, and therefore thou shouldest not make it worse without great and apparent necessity. Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the lord, she shall be praised. Proverbs 31 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Proverbs, chapter 10 king james version christian answers. The book of proverbs, chapters 1531 new international commentary on the old testament. It begins by praising wisdomwhich it will repeatedly do throughout the course of its thirtyone chapters. Proverbs 31, new international version niv the bible app. This chapter is added to solomons proverbs, some think because it is of the same author, supposing king lemuel to be king solomon. Complete text, index, search, bible verse, bible story, scripture, book, prophesy, christian.
Proverbs, chapter 31 king james version christian answers. Sayings of king lemuel the sayings of king lemuelan inspired utterance his mother taught him. A proverb is a short, memorable saying about conduct and character. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
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