New American Standard Bible 1995
Proverbs 31:31
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 daughters have done nobly, But you excel them all.” 30Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her the product of her hands, And let her works praise her in the gates.
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תְּנוּ־לָ֭הּ מִפְּרִ֣י יָדֶ֑יהָ וִֽיהַלְל֖וּהָ בַשְּׁעָרִ֣ים מַעֲשֶֽׂיהָ׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 31:31
- Proverbs 31:16She considers a field and buys it; From her earnings she plants a vineyard.
- Proverbs 11:30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who is wise wins souls.
- Psalms 128:2When you shall eat of the fruit of your hands, You will be happy and it will be well with you.
- Matthew 7:16You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they?
- Romans 6:21Therefore what benefit were you then deriving from the things of which you are now ashamed? For the outcome of those things is death.
- Philippians 4:17Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account.
- Mark 14:7For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you wish you can do good to them; but you do not always have Me.
- Acts 9:39So Peter arose and went with them. When he arrived, they brought him into the upper room; and all the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing all the tunics and garments that Dorcas used to make while she was with them.
- Romans 16:1I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea;
- 1 Timothy 5:25Likewise also, deeds that are good are quite evident, and those which are otherwise cannot be concealed.
- Hebrews 6:10For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, in having ministered and in still ministering to the saints.
- Revelation 14:13And 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 that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow with 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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