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<p id="Chapter31" align="center">Commentary by A. R. FAUSSET<br>CHAPTER 31
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<p id="Pr31_1"><a onclick="return mV('Pro',31,'1-31');">Pro 31:1-31</a>.
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<p> <b>1.</b> On the title of this, the sixth part of the book, see JFB for <a href="./Comm/jfb/Pro/Pro000.html"><i>Introduction</i></a>.
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<br><br><b>prophecy</b>—(See on JFB for <a href="./Comm/jfb/Pro/Pro030.html#Pr30_1">Pro 30:1</a>).
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<p id="Pr31_2"><b>2. What, my son?</b>—that is, What shall I say? Repetitions denote earnestness.
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<br><br><b>son of my womb</b>—as our phrase, "my own son," a term of special affection.
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<br><br><b>son of my vows</b>—as one dedicated to God; so the word "Lemuel" may mean.
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<p id="Pr31_3"><b>3-9.</b> Succinct but solemn warnings against vices to which kings are peculiarly tempted, as carnal pleasures and oppressive and unrighteous government are used to sustain sensual indulgence.
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<br><br><b>strength</b>— mental and bodily resources for health and comfort.
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<br><br><b>thy ways</b>—or course of life.
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<br><br><b>to that...kings</b>—literally, "to the destroying of kings," avoid destructive pleasures (compare <a onclick="return mV('Pro',5,9);">Pro 5:9</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Pro',7,22,27);">7:22, 27</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Hsa',4,11);">Hsa 4:11</a>).
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<p id="Pr31_4"><b>4, 5.</b> Stimulants enfeeble reason, pervert the heart, and do not suit rulers, who need clear and steady minds, and well-governed affections (compare <a onclick="return mV('Pro',20,1);">Pro 20:1</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Pro',22,29);">22:29</a>).
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<br><br><b>pervert...afflicted</b>—They give unrighteous decisions against the poor.
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<p id="Pr31_6"><b>6, 7.</b> The proper use of such drinks is to restore tone to feeble bodies and depressed minds (compare <a onclick="return mV('Psa',104,15);">Psa 104:15</a>).
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<p id="Pr31_8"><b>8, 9. Open...cause</b>—Plead for those who cannot plead for themselves, as the orphan, stranger, etc. (compare <a onclick="return mV('Psa',72,12);">Psa 72:12</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Isa',1,17);">Isa 1:17</a>).
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<br><br><b>appointed to destruction</b>—who are otherwise ruined by their oppressors (compare <a onclick="return mV('Pro',29,14,16);">Pro 29:14, 16</a>).
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<p id="Pr31_10"><b>10-31.</b> This exquisite picture of a truly lovely wife is conceived and drawn in accordance with the customs of Eastern nations, but its moral teachings suit all climes. In <i>Hebrew</i> the verses begin with the letters of the <i>Hebrew</i> alphabet in order (compare <a href="./Comm/jfb/JFB00B.html"><i>Introduction to Poetical Books</i></a>).
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<br><br><b>Who...woman</b>—The question implies that such are rare, though not entirely wanting (compare <a onclick="return mV('Pro',18,22);">Pro 18:22</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Pro',19,14);">19:14</a>).
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<br><br><b>virtuous</b>—literally, "of strength," that is, moral courage (compare <a onclick="return mV('Pro',12,4);">Pro 12:4</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Rth',3,11);">Rth 3:11</a>).
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<br><br><b>her price,</b> etc.—(compare <a onclick="return mV('Pro',3,15);">Pro 3:15</a>).
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<p id="Pr31_11"><b>11. heart...trust in her</b>—He relies on her prudence and skill.
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<br><br><b>no need of spoil</b>—does not lack profit or gain, especially, that obtained by the risk of war.
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<p id="Pr31_12"><b>12. do...good</b>—contribute good to him.
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<p id="Pr31_13"><b>13, 14.</b> Ancient women of rank thus wrought with their hands; and such, indeed, were the customs of Western women a few centuries since. In the East also, the fabrics were articles of merchandise.
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<p id="Pr31_15"><b>15.</b> She diligently attends to expending as well as gathering wealth;
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<p id="Pr31_16"><b>16.</b> and hence has means to purchase property.
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<p id="Pr31_17"><b>17, 18.</b> To energy she adds a watchfulness in bargains, and a protracted and painful industry. The last clause may figuratively denote that her prosperity (compare <a onclick="return mV('Pro',24,20);">Pro 24:20</a>) is not short lived.
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<p id="Pr31_19"><b>19.</b> No work, however mean, if honest, is disdained.
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<p id="Pr31_20"><b>20.</b> Industry enables her to be charitable.
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<p id="Pr31_21"><b>21. scarlet</b>—or, "purple," by reason of the dyes used, the best fabrics; as a matter of taste also; the color suits cold.
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<p id="Pr31_22"><b>22. coverings of tapestry</b>—or, "coverlets," that is, for beds.
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<br><br><b>silk</b>—or, "linen" (compare <a onclick="return mV('Exd',26,1);">Exd 26:1</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Exd',27,9);">27:9</a>)
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<br><br><b>and purple</b>—that is, the most costly goods.
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<p id="Pr31_23"><b>23. in the gates</b>—(compare <a onclick="return mV('Pro',22,22);">Pro 22:22</a>). His domestic comfort promotes his advancement in public dignity.
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<p id="Pr31_24"><b>24. fine linen</b>—or, "linen shirts," or the material for them.
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<br><br><b>girdles</b>—were often costly and highly valued (<a onclick="return mV('2Sa',18,11);">2Sa 18:11</a>).
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<br><br><b>delivereth</b>—or, "giveth as a present" or "to sell."
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<p id="Pr31_25"><b>25. Strength and honour</b>—<i>Strong</i> and <i>beautiful</i> is her clothing; or, figuratively, for moral character, vigorous and honorable.
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<br><br><b>shall rejoice...come</b>—in confidence of certain maintenance.
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<p id="Pr31_26"><b>26.</b> Her conversation is wise and gentle.
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<p id="Pr31_27"><b>27.</b> (Compare <a onclick="return mV('1Ti',5,14);">1Ti 5:14</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Tts',2,5);">Tts 2:5</a>). She adds to her example a wise management of those under her control.
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<p id="Pr31_28"><b>28.</b> She is honored by those who best know her.
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<p id="Pr31_29"><b>29.</b> The words are those of her husband, praising her.
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<br><br><b>virtuously</b>—(Compare <a onclick="return mV('Pro',31,10);">Pro 31:10</a>).
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<p id="Pr31_30"><b>30. Favour</b>—or, "Grace" of personal manner.
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<br><br><b>beauty</b>—of face, or form (compare <a onclick="return mV('Pro',11,22);">Pro 11:22</a>). True piety alone commands permanent respect and affection (<a onclick="return mV('1Pe',3,3);">1Pe 3:3</a>).
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<p id="Pr31_31"><b>31.</b> The result of her labor is her best eulogy. Nothing can add to the simple beauty of this admirable portrait. On the measure of its realization in the daughters of our own day rest untold results, in the domestic, and, therefore, the civil and religious, welfare of the people.
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