Proverbs 31:3

Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 31:3

BSB
Do not spend your strength on women or your vigor on those who ruin kings.
AKJV
Give not your strength to women, nor your ways to that which destroys kings.
CPDV
Do not give your substance to women, or your riches to overthrow kings.
ERV
Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
NHEB
Do not give your strength to women, nor your ways to that which destroys kings.
SMT
Thou shalt not give thy strength to women, and thy ways to the destroying of kings.

Commentary for Proverbs 31:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 31:3
Summary
Avoid women and destructive desires
Event
Mother warns against indulgence
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Teaching