Proverbs Chapter 31
So Lemuel’s mother dropped some serious knowledge, and he’s just passing that prophecy along, no cap.
The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.
What’s poppin’, fam? What’s good, my blood? What’s up, my ride or die?
What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?
Don’t waste your energy on ladies, or get tangled up in things that mess with kings, fr.
Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
For real, kings shouldn’t be downing wine, and princes need to chill on that strong stuff, no doubt.
{It is} not for kings, O Lemuel, {it is} not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
If they start drinking, they'll forget the laws and mess with justice for the people who need it, bet.
Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. {prevert: Heb. alter} {of any...: Heb. of all the sons of affliction}
Hand that strong drink to those who are struggling, and wine to those feeling heavy in their hearts, vibe check.
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. {of...: Heb. bitter of soul}
Let them sip and forget their troubles, so they don’t even peep their pain anymore, lit.
Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.
Speak up for those who can’t, especially for the ones about to go through tough times, no cap.
Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. {such...: Heb. the sons of destruction}
Use your voice to make fair judgments and support the less fortunate, that’s the move.
Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
Who can spot a top-tier woman? Her worth is way beyond rubies, fr.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price {is} far above rubies.
Her man trusts her completely, so he’s not stressing over any drama.
The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
She’s always got his back, no cap, all day, every day.
She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
She’s grinding for wool and flax, putting in the work with her hands.
She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
She’s like a boss merchant vessel, bringing in the good food from far off.
She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
She’s up before dawn, feeding her crew and making sure everyone’s straight.
She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
She checks out a field and buys it; with her hustle, she plants a vineyard.
She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. {buyeth: Heb. taketh}
She’s flexing her strength and building up those gains in her arms.
She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
She knows her grind is solid; her vibe stays lit even at night.
She perceiveth that her merchandise {is} good: her candle goeth not out by night. {She...: Heb. She tasteth}
She’s got her hands on the spindle, grinding hard like a queen.
She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
She reaches out to those in need, no second thoughts, always ready to lend a hand.
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. {She...: Heb. She spreadeth}
Snow ain’t a problem for her fam: her whole squad’s dripped out in red vibes.
She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household {are} clothed with scarlet. {scarlet: or, double garments}
She creates dope tapestries; her fits are silk and royal purple, no cap.
She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing {is} silk and purple.
Her man is a big shot at the gates, hanging with the OGs of the town.
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
She crafts fine linen and sells it; even hooks up the merchants with those fancy belts.
She maketh fine linen, and selleth {it}; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
Strength and honor are her drip; she’s gonna show off later, periodt.
Strength and honour {are} her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
She speaks wisdom like a queen; her words are all about that kind-hearted rizz.
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue {is} the law of kindness.
She keeps it 100 with her crew, never munching on that lazy bread.
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
Her kids rise up and call her blessed; her man also gives her mad respect.
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband {also}, and he praiseth her.
Lots of daughters are doing their thing, but you’re the real MVP, no cap.
Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. {have...: or, have gotten riches}
Charm's sus, and beauty fades: but a woman who fears the Lord? She’s getting all the hype.
Favour {is} deceitful, and beauty {is} vain: {but} a woman {that} feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
Give her props for her hustle; let her grind get the cheers at the gates, fr.
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.