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Proverbs 31:11
11Her husband trusts her to help him. He will have everything that he needs.
Proverbs 31:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
- New International Version (NIV)Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain.
Context of Proverbs 31:11
9Speak clearly to help them. Judge people in a way that is fair and right. Help poor and helpless people to receive justice. 10How difficult it is to find a wife who is truly wise! She is worth much more than valuable jewels. Her husband trusts her to help him. He will have everything that he needs. 12She does good things for him every day of her life. She never tries to hurt him. 13She is happy to work with her own hands to make clothes with wool and linen.
Read all of Proverbs 31Proverbs 31:11 word by word
בָּ֣טַח בָּ֭הּ לֵ֣ב בַּעְלָ֑הּ וְ֝שָׁלָ֗ל לֹ֣א יֶחְסָֽר׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Proverbs 31:11
- 2 Kings 4:9Then the woman said to her husband, ‘Listen! I believe that this man who often eats with us is a holy man who serves God.
- 1 Peter 3:1I need to speak to you wives. You should each respect the authority of your own husband. Even if your husband does not believe God's message about Jesus Christ, you should still respect him. If you do that, he may then turn to God and believe his message. You will not need to tell him what is true. He will see the good way that you live.
Commentaries on Proverbs 31:11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11The heart of her husband - 3. She is an unspotted wife. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her - he knows she will take care that a proper provision is made for his household, and will not waste any thing. He has no need for spoil - he is not obliged to go out on predatory excursions, to provide for his family, at the expense of the neighboring tribes.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11No need of spoil - Better, no lack of gain, lack of honest gain.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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