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Proverbs 31:31
31Give her the reward of her labor, and let her works praise her at the city gates.
Proverbs 31:31 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
- New International Version (NIV)Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Give her of the fruit of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates.
Context of Proverbs 31:31
29“Many women have done noble deeds, but you surpass them all!” 30Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised. Give her the reward of her labor, and let her works praise her at the city gates.
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תְּנוּ־לָ֭הּ מִפְּרִ֣י יָדֶ֑יהָ וִֽיהַלְל֖וּהָ בַשְּׁעָרִ֣ים מַעֲשֶֽׂיהָ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 31:31
- Proverbs 31:16She evaluates a field and buys it; she plants a vineyard with her earnings.
- Proverbs 11:30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, but a cunning person takes lives.
- Psalms 128:2You will surely eat what your hands have worked for. You will be happy, and it will go well for you.
- Matthew 7:16You’ll recognize them by their fruit. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes or figs from thistles?
- Romans 6:21So what fruit was produced then from the things you are now ashamed of? The outcome of those things is death.
- Philippians 4:17Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the profit that is increasing to your account.
- Mark 14:7You always have the poor with you, and you can do what is good for them whenever you want, but you do not always have me.
- Acts 9:39Peter got up and went with them. When he arrived, they led him to the room upstairs. And all the widows approached him, weeping and showing him the robes and clothes that Dorcas had made while she was with them.
- Romans 16:1I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church in Cenchreae.
- 1 Timothy 5:25Likewise, good works are obvious, and those that are not obvious cannot remain hidden.
- Hebrews 6:10For God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you demonstrated for his name by serving the saints — and by continuing to serve them.
- Revelation 14:13Then I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “so they will rest from their labors, since their works follow them.”
Commentaries on Proverbs 31:31
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 31Give her of the fruit of her hands - This may be a prayer. May she long enjoy the fruit of her labors! May she see her children's children, and peace upon Israel! And let her own works praise her in the gates - Let what she has done be spoken of for a memorial of her; let her bright example be held forth in the most public places. Let it be set before the eyes of every female, particularly of every wife, and especially of every mother; and let them learn…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. 30-31The book ends as it started, emphasizing the importance of fearing the Lord (see Proverbs 1:7). A woman's character matters more than her physical beauty.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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