Proverbs 31:23
Her husband is a man of note in the public place, when he takes his seat among the responsible men of the land.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
In Context
22She makes for herself cushions of needlework; her clothing is fair linen and purple.
24She makes linen robes and gets a price for them, and traders take her cloth bands for a price.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 21:19Then let his father and mother take him to the responsible men of the town, to the public place;
Ruth 4:11And all the people who were in the public place, and the responsible men, said, We are witnesses. May the Lord make this woman, who is about to come into your house, like Rachel and Leah, which two were the builders of the house of Israel: and may you have wealth in Ephrathah, and be great in Beth-lehem;
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.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 31:11-31
The Virtuous Woman. 10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. 12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. 14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. 15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. 16 She considereth a field,… Read the whole commentary →