Proverbs 31:10
Who may make discovery of a woman of virtue? For her price is much higher than jewels.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
In Context
11The heart of her husband has faith in her, and he will have profit in full measure.
Cross References
Ruth 3:11And now, my daughter, have no fear; I will do for you whatever you say: for it is clear to all my townspeople that you are a woman of virtue.
Proverbs 3:15She is of more value than jewels, and nothing for which you may have a desire is fair in comparison with her.
Proverbs 12:4A woman of virtue is a crown to her husband; but she whose behaviour is a cause of shame is like a wasting disease in his bones.
Proverbs 18:22Whoever gets a wife gets a good thing, and has the approval of the Lord.
Proverbs 20:15There is gold and a store of corals: but the lips of knowledge are a jewel of great price.
Song of Solomon 6:8There are sixty queens, and eighty servant-wives, and young girls without number.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 31:2-10
Maternal Counsels to King Lemuel. 1 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. 2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? 3 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. 4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: 5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. 6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto… Read the whole commentary →