Proverbs 31:28
Her children get up and give her honour, and her husband gives her praise, saying,
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
In Context
27She gives attention to the ways of her family, she does not take her food without working for it.
29Unnumbered women have done well, but you are better than all of them.
Cross References
Genesis 48:12Then Joseph took them from between his knees, and went down on his face to the earth.
Psalms 116:16O Lord, truly I am your servant; I am your servant, the son of her who is your servant; by you have my cords been broken.
Song of Solomon 7:1How beautiful are your feet in their shoes, O king's daughter! The curves of your legs are like jewels, the work of the hands of a good workman:
2 Timothy 1:5Having in mind your true faith, which first was in your mother's mother Lois, and in your mother Eunice, and, I am certain, is now in you.
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 →