Chapter 31 of the Book of Proverbs in the Hebrew Bible is
presented as advice, which Lemuel's mother gave to him about how
a virtuous king should reign and also describing how an ideal
wife or virtuous woman should behave. The second section of text
of this chapter directs women to be industrious and of good
report; however, the first section is directed exclusively to
men. It seems to me that we normally associate Proverbs 31 with
finding a wife of noble character; hence, the popular phrase
"Proverbs 31 Woman," while ignoring the advice for men. However,
only vv.10-31 talks about the woman of noble character. What
about the beginning of the chapter? What about the “Proverbs 31
Man?” On an openminded review of the chapter, it occurred to me
that verses 1-9, 23 & 28 talks about male behavior and wise
steps towards being a good leader, character and husband. Men
are called to be nobles. We are to be "kings," or leaders,
especially in the house and in the church. More so, just as the
nobility are set apart from