Proverbs 31 Commentary

A king recounts what he learned from his mother. She begins to tell her son what it takes to be a person of good character and a noble king.

Lemuel’s mother introduces her son to the virtues of a noble wife.

The excellent wife works hard to gather resources and steward them toward production.

The excellent wife serves both her household and the community.

The virtue of the excellent wife impacts her husband. She is clothed in honor and speaks with the wisdom central to the overall message of Proverbs.

Lemuel’s mother implores her son to seek, recognize, and be worthy of partnering with an excellent wife.