Proverbs 31:3
Geue not ouer thy strength & wayes vnto women, which are the destruction euen of kynges.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
In Context
2What my sonne? what the sonne of my body? and what O my deare beloued sonne?
Cross References
Proverbs 7:26For many one hath she wounded and cast downe, yea many a strong man hath ben slaine by the meanes of her.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 31:2-10
Maternal Counsels to King Lemuel. 1 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. 2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? 3 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. 4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: 5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. 6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto… Read the whole commentary →