NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon Givenathan (naw-than') to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.) not thy strength chayil (khah'-yil) probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength unto women 'ishshah (ish-shaw') irregular plural, nashiym {naw-sheem'}; a woman nor thy ways derek (deh'-rek) a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb to that which destroyeth machah (maw-khaw') to stroke or rub; by implication, to erase; also to smooth (as if with oil), i.e. grease or make fat; also to touch, i.e. reach to kings melek (meh'-lek) a king -- king, royal. Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible Do not give your strength to women, Or your ways to that which destroys kings. King James Bible Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. Holman Christian Standard Bible Don't spend your energy on women or your efforts on those who destroy kings. International Standard Version Never devote all your energy to sex, or dedicate your life to destroying kings. NET Bible Do not give your strength to women, nor your ways to that which ruins kings. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Do not give your strength to women and your ways for the provisions of Kings GOD'S WORD® Translation Don't give your strength to women or your power to those who ruin kings. King James 2000 Bible Give not your strength unto women, nor your ways to that which destroys kings. Links Proverbs 31:3Proverbs 31:3 NIV Proverbs 31:3 NLT Proverbs 31:3 ESV Proverbs 31:3 NASB Proverbs 31:3 KJV |