Proverbs 31:3
Give not unto women thy vigor, nor thy ways to those that ruin kings.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
In Context
2What [hast thou done], O my son: and what, O son of my body? and what, O son of my vows?
4Not for kings, O Lemoel, not for kings [it is fitting] to drink wine, nor for princes, strong drink:
Cross References
Deuteronomy 17:17Neither shall he take to himself many wives, that his heart may not turn away; nor shall he acquire for himself too much silver and gold.
Nehemiah 13:26Did not Solomon the king of Israel sin by these things? and although among the many nations there was never a king like him, and beloved as he was by his God, and God had placed him as king over all Israel: nevertheless even him did the alien women mislead to sin.
Proverbs 7:26For many deadly wounded hath she caused to fall: yea, very numerous are all those slain by 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 →