Proverbs 31:31
Give her credit for what her hands have made: let her be praised by her works in the public place.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
In Context
Cross References
Proverbs 11:30The fruit of righteousness is a tree of life, but violent behaviour takes away souls.
Matthew 7:16By their fruits you will get knowledge of them. Do men get grapes from thorns or figs from thistles?
Mark 14:7The poor you have ever with you, and whenever you have the desire you may do them good: but me you have not for ever.
Romans 6:21What fruit had you at that time in the things which are now a shame to you? for the end of such things is death.
Romans 16:6Give my love to Mary, who gave much care to you.
Philippians 4:17Not that I am looking for an offering, but for fruit which may be put to your credit.
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 →