This final chapter of Proverbs starts with sayings of King Lemuel followed by an epilogue in honour of a noble woman. Lemuel recalls his mother's teachings against sexual immorality ("do not spend your strength on women") and against excessive drinking ("not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to crave beer). Remember to "speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves... defend the rights of the poor and the needy".
Then comes the final epilogue saying that a wife with a noble character is worth far more than rubies... she brings her husband good all the days of his life... she gets up early and gets the food for the family... she has the autonomy to purchase land and plant vineyards... she cares for the poor... she clothes the family well in the winter... she speaks with wisdom... her children bless their mother and her husband praises her... charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised!"
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