Proverbs 31

1:2 instruction; (i-5) 'Wisdom' here and in ver. 7 is chokmah. 'Instruction' means also, 'correction,' 'warning,' 'discipline,' Job 36.10.31:1 prophecy (e-7) As ch. 30.1. 31:4 rulers (f-17) As ch. 8.15. drink? (g-24) Some read 'to desire strong drink.' 31:8 desolate. (h-16) Lit. 'sons of decease' (i.e. of those deceased). 31:10 (i-0) From ver. 10 to the end, the initial Hebrew letter of each verse follows the alphabetical order. rubies. (k-14) As ch. 3.15. 31:13 hands. (l-11) Lit. 'palms' here and in Num. 5.18. 31:15 work (m-18) Or 'daily provision.' see Note d, Ex. 12.24. 31:16 hands (l-13) Lit. 'palms' here and in Num. 5.18. 31:19 hands (a-4) Not the same word as that marked b in vers. 19 and 20. hands (b-10) Lit. 'palms.' see Note l, v. 13. 31:20 hands (a-14) Not the same word as that marked b in vers. 19 and 20. hand (b-5) Lit. 'palms.' see Note l, v. 13. 31:22 coverlets; (c-4) See ch. 7.16. byssus (d-8) Or 'linen.' 31:31 hands, (a-8) Not the same word as that marked b in vers. 19 and 20.