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Proverbs 31:10
10An excellent woman [one who is spiritual, capable, intelligent, and virtuous], who is he who can find her? Her value is more precious than jewels and her worth is far above rubies or pearls.
Proverbs 31:10 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
- New International Version (NIV)A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
- English Standard Version (ESV)An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies.
Context of Proverbs 31:10
8Open your mouth for the mute, For the rights of all who are unfortunate and defenseless; 9Open your mouth, judge righteously, And administer justice for the afflicted and needy. An excellent woman [one who is spiritual, capable, intelligent, and virtuous], who is he who can find her? Her value is more precious than jewels and her worth is far above rubies or pearls. 11The heart of her husband trusts in her [with secure confidence], And he will have no lack of gain. 12She comforts, encourages, and does him only good and not evil All the days of her life.
Read all of Proverbs 31Proverbs 31:10 word by word
אֵֽשֶׁת־חַ֭יִל מִ֣י יִמְצָ֑א וְרָחֹ֖ק מִפְּנִינִ֣ים מִכְרָֽהּ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 31:10
- Proverbs 12:4A virtuous and excellent wife [worthy of honor] is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him [with her foolishness] is like rottenness in his bones.
- Proverbs 18:22He who finds a [true and faithful] wife finds a good thing And obtains favor and approval from the Lord.
- Proverbs 19:14House and wealth are the inheritance from fathers, But a wise, understanding, and sensible wife is [a gift and blessing] from the Lord.
- Ruth 3:11Now, my daughter, do not be afraid. I will do for you whatever you ask, since all my people in the city know that you are a woman of excellence.
- Ecclesiastes 7:28which I am still seeking but have not found. I have found one man among a thousand [who pleases God], but I have not found [such] a woman among all these [a thousand in my harem].
- Ephesians 5:25Husbands, love your wives [seek the highest good for her and surround her with a caring, unselfish love], just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her,
- Proverbs 3:15She is more precious than rubies; And nothing you can wish for compares with her [in value].
- Proverbs 8:11For wisdom is better than rubies; And all desirable things cannot compare with her.
- Proverbs 20:15There is gold, and an abundance of pearls, But the lips of knowledge are a vessel of preciousness [the most precious of all].
Commentaries on Proverbs 31:10
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10Who can find a virtuous woman? - This and the following verses are acrostic, each beginning with a consecutive letter of the Hebrew alphabet: Proverbs 31:10, א aleph ; Proverbs 31:11, ב beth ; Proverbs 31:12, ג gimel ; and so on to the end of the chapter, the last verse of which has the letter ת tau . From this to the end of the chapter we have the character of a woman of genuine worth laid down; first, in general, Proverbs 31:10-12; secondly, in its…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10See the introduction to Proverbs. Rubies - Better, pearls. See the Proverbs 3:15 note.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10-31Verses 10-31 This is the description of a virtuous woman of those days, but the general outlines equally suit every age and nation. She is very careful to recommend herself to her husband's esteem and affection, to know his mind, and is willing that he rule over her. 1. She can be trusted, and he will leave such a wife to manage for him. He is happy in her. And she makes it her constant business to do him good. 2. She is one that takes pains in her…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10-12Without God's help, finding a virtuous and capable wife is impossible (Proverbs 18:22). Such a woman, like wisdom, is more precious than rubies (compare Proverbs 3:15).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 10-3110-31. This exquisite picture of a truly lovely wife is conceived and drawn in accordance with the customs of Eastern nations, but its moral teachings suit all climes. In Hebrew the verses begin with the letters of the Hebrew alphabet in order (compare Introduction to Poetical Books). Who ... woman--The question implies that such are rare, though not entirely wanting (compare Pr 18:22; 19:14). virtuous--literally, "of strength," that is, moral courage…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 31
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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