Proverbs 31:8

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Proverbs 31:1-31

CHAPTER 32A GOOD WOMAN"O woman-hearts, that keep the days of old In living memory, can you stand back When Christ calls? Shall the heavenly Master lack The serving love, which is your life’s fine gold?""Do you forget the hand which placed the crown Of happy freedom on the woman’s head And took her from the dying and the dead, Lifting the wounded soul long trodden down?""Do you forget who bade the morning break, And snapped the fetters of the iron years? The Savior calls for service from your... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Proverbs 31:1-31

VII. THE WORDS OF KING LEMUEL TAUGHT HIM BY HIS MOTHER CHAPTER 31 The Virtuous Woman “The words of King Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him”; this is the superscription of this chapter. Who is King Lemuel? No king by that name is known. We do not hesitate in saying that it is Solomon. It means “unto God” one who is devoted to the Lord. In all probability Solomon’s mother called her boy by this name, and here is the record therefore of the instruction given by Solomon’s mother. The... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Proverbs 31:8

31:8 Open thy mouth for the {g} dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.(g) Defend their cause that are not able to help themselves. 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 31:8-9

Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. When a poor sinner hath once had his mouth and heart opened by grace, the same Lord that wrought the work in grace, will open it also in praise. And then he that hath found mercy, will plead for mercy. 1 Peter 4:10 . read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Proverbs 31:8

Pass through life, or the country. (Calmet) --- Septuagint, "Open thy mouth and judge righteously. Render justice to the poor and weak." (Haydock) --- Doctrine is best received by those who are more ready to hear than to speak. (Worthington) 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

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