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It’s always nice to have an example of what it is good. It’s a wonderful way to define ourselves as modern Proverbs 31 women before God and know we’re on a solid track.Īlso, it’s important to point out that this was most likely not a real woman King Solomon’s mother was talking about but, rather an example of one. However, we can follow the principles of what we find in this passage of Scripture and apply it to our lives today. “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23. We have all fallen short of the glory of God. We aren’t perfect – that’s why we need Jesus – and we’re all unique and beautiful in our own ways. #2 The Proverbs 31 Woman Wasn’t a Real PersonĪlthough it was never meant to be a checklist, Proverbs 31 is a wonderful passage for women to take to heart. I would imagine his mother wanted better for him and gave him some good advice about what to look for in a virtuous woman. So Solomon did evil in the eyes of the Lord he did not follow the Lord completely, as David his father had done.” 1 Kings 11:1-8 NIV. He followed Ashtoreth the goddess of the Sidonians, and Molekthe detestable god of the Ammonites. As Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and his heart was not fully devoted to the Lord his God, as the heart of David his father had been. He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines, and his wives led him astray. They were from nations about which the Lord had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, because they will surely turn your hearts after their gods.” Nevertheless, Solomon held fast to them in love. “King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women besides Pharaoh’s daughter-Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians and Hittites. If we look at 1 Kings 11:1-8 we are told: These words focused on his main downfall which was women. His mother shared these words of wisdom with him that we find in Proverbs 31. So although he was wise, he didn’t always follow good advice. More specifically, the qualities of a woman he should be aware of and take note of.Įven though King Solomon was the wisest man in the Bible, he had quite a few issues that he struggled with. It was actually meant to be advice to King Solomon about the woman he should look for. “The sayings of King Lemuel-an inspired utterance his mother taught him.” Proverbs 31:1 It was never meant to be a checklist for women to follow. However, his mother is the one that gave him the advice that we find in Proverbs 31:10-31. 10 Truths About the Proverbs 31 Woman #1 Words from Solomon’s Mother

Related: Read the King James Version of Proverbs 31 (KJV) here. So because the Proverbs 31 Woman is often misunderstood and because as Christians it’s important to understand God’s word and how it can be applied to our lives today, I wanted to share a few things that I think often go over looked when women read the passage of Proverbs 31. Proverbs 31 is a beautiful passage of Scripture that can seem out dated – especially when you read the King James version – I mean what is a spindle and staff anyway and how does this apply to me? Sometimes as we read verses or passages we feel like it’s hard to understand so we just move on. If you’re anything like me, you really like to dig into scripture and understand it in every aspect possible.