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What King Lemuel’s Mother Taught Him
King Lemuel (some think this was actually King Solomon however, we have no proof) was being taught the Word of God by his mother (v. 1). Her vows may mean that she made a vow as Hannah did, before his conception (I Sam. 1:11) or afterwards. She wanted him to know he was special t …

The Ideal Woman is Rare
This passage gives us the characteristics of an ideal woman. The question in Proverbs 20:6 “Who can find?” does not suggest that such women, like noble men, are nonexistent but that they should be admired because they are rare. They are even more valuable than rubies …

The Wife’s Life Was Centered Around Her Home
This virtuous wife is famous for the way she looks after her household and her priorities dictate the investment of her energies. She works hard (v. 17) and has a healthy attitude toward her work. The fact that her lamp does not go out (v. 18) seems to speak of her planning …

Her Children Call Her Blessed
The book of Proverbs begins with the command to fear the Lord (Prov. 1:7) and ends with the picture of a woman who fulfills this command. The foot notes in the Life Application Bible describes the woman in this chapter as follows: “She has outstanding abilities. Her family& …