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Proverbs 31:31
31Praise her for everything that she has done. Everyone in the city should know about her, and they should praise her as she deserves.
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
29He says, ‘Many women are wise and they work well, but you are better than all of them.’ 30A woman may seem to be beautiful, but that can deceive people. Her body will not be beautiful for ever. But a woman who respects the Lord with fear will receive honour. Praise her for everything that she has done. Everyone in the city should know about her, and they should praise her as she deserves.
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תְּנוּ־לָ֭הּ מִפְּרִ֣י יָדֶ֑יהָ וִֽיהַלְל֖וּהָ בַשְּׁעָרִ֣ים מַעֲשֶֽׂיהָ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Proverbs 31:31
- Proverbs 31:16She looks carefully at a field, and she decides to buy it. She uses her own money to plant a vineyard.
- Proverbs 11:30The good things that a righteous person does bring life. A person who saves people's lives shows that he is wise.
- Psalms 128:2You will eat the food that you have worked hard to grow. You will have everything that you need. You will be happy!
- Matthew 7:16You will know these people by the way that they live. The things that they do are like their fruit. Grapes do not grow on thorn bushes. Figs do not grow on weeds.
- Romans 6:21You did things that you are ashamed about now. Nothing good came from them. In the end, the result of those things is death.
- Philippians 4:17It is not your gifts themselves that I want. But I want you to do good things so that God will bless you in return.
- Mark 14:7You will always have poor people with you. You can help them at any time that you want. But you will not always have me with you.
- Acts 9:39Peter then returned to Joppa with the two men. When he arrived at Dorcas's house, some women took him upstairs. Many widows were there and they were crying. They all stood there, near to Peter. They showed him the shirts and coats that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.
- Romans 16:1I want you to know that our Christian friend Phoebe is a good person. She is a servant of the church at Cenchrea.
- 1 Timothy 5:25It is the same with the good things that people do. Many good things are clear for everyone to see. And even the good things that people do secretly will not remain a secret for ever.
- Hebrews 6:10God is always right and fair. He will not forget all the good things that you have done. You have shown that you love him very much, because you have helped the other believers. And you continue to help them as God's servants.
- Revelation 14:13Then I heard a voice that spoke from heaven. It said, ‘Write this: From this time, people who continue to believe in the Lord and then they die will be very happy.’ God's Spirit says, ‘Yes, they will rest from their work. God will not forget the good things that they have done.’
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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