Proverbs 31:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. — A slight change in the punctuation will give a better sense, “to those that destroy kings,” i.e., women. Give not thy life to dissipation at their bidding. (Comp. Proverbs 6:24, sqq.; 1 Kings 11:1).

Proverbs 31:3

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