New American Standard Bible 1995
Proverbs 12:4
4An 12excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him is like 3rottenness in his bones.
Proverbs 12:4 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
- New International Version (NIV)A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.
- English Standard Version (ESV)An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.
- New King James Version (NKJV)An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.
Context of Proverbs 12:4
2A good man will obtain favor from the Lord, But He will condemn a man who devises evil. 3A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not be moved. An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him is like rottenness in his bones. 5The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. 6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
Read all of Proverbs 12Proverbs 12:4 word by word
אֵֽשֶׁת־חַ֭יִל עֲטֶ֣רֶת בַּעְלָ֑הּ וּכְרָקָ֖ב בְּעַצְמוֹתָ֣יו מְבִישָֽׁה׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 12:4
- Proverbs 14:1The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish tears it down with her own hands.
- Proverbs 19:13A foolish son is destruction to his father, And the contentions of a wife are a constant dripping.
- Proverbs 31:10An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels.
- 1 Corinthians 11:7For a man ought not to have his head covered, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man.
- Proverbs 21:9It is better to live in a corner of a roof Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
- Proverbs 27:15A constant dripping on a day of steady rain And a contentious woman are alike;
- Proverbs 14:30A tranquil heart is life to the body, But passion is rottenness to the bones.
- Habakkuk 3:16I heard and my inward parts trembled, At the sound my lips quivered. Decay enters my bones, And in my place I tremble. Because I must wait quietly for the day of distress, For the people to arise who will invade us.
Commentaries on Proverbs 12:4
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 4A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband - חיל אשת esheth chayil, a strong woman. Our word virtue (virtus) is derived from vir, a man; and as man is the noblest of God's creatures, virtue expresses what is becoming to man; what is noble, courageous, and dignified: and as vir, a man, comes from vis, power or strength; so it implies what is strong and vigorous in principle: and as in uncivilized life strength and courage were considered the very highest…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 4Virtuous - The word implies the virtue of earnestness, or strength of character, rather than of simple chastity. A crown - With the Jews the sign, not of kingly power only, but also of joy and gladness. Compare Song of Song of Solomon 3:11 .Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 4Verse 4 A wife who is pious, prudent, and looks well to the ways of her household, who makes conscience of her duty, and can bear crosses; such a one is an honour and comfort to her husband. She that is the reverse of this, preys upon him, and consumes him.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4In other parts of Proverbs, a crown represents: Wealth (Proverbs 14:24) Long life (Proverbs 16:31) Grandchildren (17:6) decay (literally rot): A disgraceful wife is a serious and life-threatening issue.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 44. A virtuous woman--in the wide sense of well-disposed to all moral duties (Pr 31:10). maketh ashamed--that is, by misconduct. rottenness--an incurable evil.Read the comment
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Notes
- 1. Proverbs 12:4 Or virtuous ↩
- 2. Proverbs 12:4 Prov 31:11; 1 Cor 11:7 ↩
- 3. Proverbs 12:4 Prov 14:30; Hab 3:16 ↩
Commentaries on Proverbs 12
- 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
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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