What is a modern day "virtuous" woman? Proverbs 31 is the last chapter in the book of wisdom. When it comes to being last, it proves a good woman is worth waiting for. It describes the type of woman ...

"The sayings of King Lemuel—an inspired utterance his mother taught him" (Proverbs 31-1). Did you read that right? "An "inspired utterance" from Mom? Yes, King Lemuel recanted Mom's list of boxes she ...

Proverbs 31:4-7 (RSV): [4] It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to desire strong drink; [5] lest they drink and forget what has been decreed, and pervert the ...

From Proverbs 31, I want to share three things mothers are or mothers do in order to honor them this Mother’s Day. Proverbs 31 says, “She works with eager hands” (vs. 13). In this proverb, we see ...

Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, ...

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