箴言 31:1 RCUVSS

Geneva Study Bible - Proverbs 31:1

31:1 The words of king {a} Lemuel, the {b} prophecy that his mother taught him.(a) That is, of Solomon who was called Lemuel, that is, of God, because God had ordained him to be king over Israel.(b) The doctrine which his mother Bathsheba taught him. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 31:1-31

In THE FINAL CHAPTER of the book has also a peculiar character, King Lemuel is the writer, but not the author, for he simply quotes the words of his mother. Actually, no king of Israel or Judah is known by this name, and it would seem most likely that Lemuel is a name given Solomon by his mother. If this is so, then it bears lovely witness to the godly character of Bathsheba, whose experience of shame with David no doubt wrought to produce a serious self-judgment and resulting sober concern... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Proverbs 31:1-31

The last division consists of two supplements, one of the words of Agur (chap. 30), and the other of Lemuel (chap. 31). Agur’s words begin with an exaltation of the Word of God (Proverbs 30:1-6 ), followed by short and pithy maxims with reference to the rich and the poor, pride and greed, etc. Lemuel’s words open with a philosophical statement, apply chiefly to kings, followed by his well-known poem in praise of the virtuous woman. read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Proverbs 31:1-31

The Perfect Woman Proverbs 31:0 This chapter contains the words of King Lemuel, and a full portrait of a good wife. The word "Lemuel" may be regarded as meaning "dedicated to God." The words of the mother are here quoted. We have seen that mothers were regarded with great veneration in the East. The mothers of kings were treated with great distinction, and were known as "queen-mothers." We have seen that they were not always good women; on the contrary, some of them seem to have been inspired... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 31:1

CONTENTS. This chapter, like the former, is styled a prophecy. And whether written, as some think, by Solomon, and others not; yet as in form and manner it is exactly like the former, it forms a very proper conclusion to the book of Proverbs. Proverbs 31:1 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. Many construe Lemuel, for Solomon: for as the name Jeddidiah, beloved of the Lord, was given him, over and above that of Solomon: So Lemuel, which signifies one for God, they... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Proverbs 31:1

Lamuel. This name signifies, God with him; and is supposed to be one of the names of Solomon. (Challoner) --- Grotius would explain it of Ezechias. But why should we abandon the tradition of both Jews and Christians? --- Mother; Bethsabee, who it seems was inspired, unless she received these maxims from Nathan. Solomon always speaks of her with the utmost respect, as a prudent mother may have the greatest influence over the tender minds of her children, chap. i. 8., and xxiii. 25. read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Proverbs 31:1-9

Of Proper Kingly Deportment v. 1. The words of King Lemuel, concerning whom nothing is otherwise known, the prophecy that his mother taught him, the words of instruction in the form of proverbial sayings which she imparted to him. v. 2. What, my son! an impassioned exclamation addressed to her son to keep him from choosing ways of evil. And what, the son of my womb! the expression being intended to show the depth of the true mother's attachment. And what, the son of my vows! the mother... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Proverbs 31:1-31

Second SupplementThe words of Lemuel, together with the poem in praise of the matronChap. 31a) Lemuel’s maxims of wisdom for kingsProverbs 31:1-91 Words of Lemuel the king of Massawith which his mother instructed him:2 Oh, my son! ah, thou son of my womb!oh thou son of my vows!3 Give not thy strength to women,nor thy ways to destroy kings.4 Not for kings, oh Lemuel,not for kings (is it becoming) to drink wine;nor for princes (wine) or strong drink;5 lest he drink and forget... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Proverbs 31:1-9

the Worthy Woman Proverbs 31:1-9 In these words of King Lemuel, we notice a mother’s influence in the education of her son. A woman is never more nobly occupied than in warning her son against the seductions of pleasure and in giving him a high sense of that which is right. The sins of the flesh have been the peculiar snare of royal personages, preventing them from pleading the cause of the desolate and ministering judgment to the poor and needy. What a contrast to the glory of the... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 31:1-31

This is the second section of the appendix. There have been many conjectures as to who King Lemuel was, but nothing certainly can be said. It is divided into two parts, the first of which consists of his mother's advice to him. This advice urges him against becoming the slave of passion, warns him that while there may be some excuse for the man who is ready to perish if he take strong drink, it must be utterly avoided by kings and princes. And, finally, she sets before him the first duty of... read more