Proverbs 31:6-13 Modern English Version (MEV)

6. Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish,and wine to those who are of heavy hearts.

7. Let him drink, and forget his poverty,and remember his misery no more.

8. Open your mouth for the speechlessin the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.

9. Open your mouth, judge righteously,and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

10. Who can find a virtuous woman?For her worth is far above rubies.

11. The heart of her husband safely trusts in her,so that he will have no lack of gain.

12. She will do him good and not evilall the days of her life.

13. She seeks wool and flax,and works willingly with her hands.

Proverbs 31