Proverbs 31:3

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

"Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings." - Proverbs 31:3
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What does Proverbs 31:3 mean?

Proverbs 31:3 in the King James Version of the Bible says, "Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings." This verse is part of the passage known as the "virtuous woman" in Proverbs 31, which is a description of a woman of noble character…

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Guarding Our Strength: The True Wisdom of Proverbs 31:3

Proverbs 31:3 (KJV) states, “Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.” At first glance, this verse might seem to be a straightforward admonition against allowing oneself to be distracted or overtaken by the desires and distractions of women…

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A Prayer for Strength and Wisdom: Guarding the Heart and Mind

Heavenly Father, I humbly come before You, seeking Your guidance as I meditate on the wisdom of Proverbs 31:3: "Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings." Lord, I recognize that this verse encapsulates the call for discernment and wisdom in…

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Proverbs 31:8 - "Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction."
Proverbs 1:31 - "Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices."
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Proverbs 31:9 - "Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy."
Proverbs 31:19 - "She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff."
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Proverbs 31:25 - "Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come."
Proverbs 31:26 - "She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness."
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Proverbs 31:12 - "She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life."
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