Proverbs 31:10
Who shall find a strong woman? Far away, and from the furthest parts, is her price.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
In Context
9Open your mouth, declare what is just, and do justice to the indigent and the poor.
11The heart of her husband confides in her, and he will not be deprived of spoils.
Cross References
Ruth 3:11Therefore, do not be afraid, but whatever you decide about me, I will accomplish for you. For all the people, who dwell within the gates of my city, know that you are a virtuous woman.
Proverbs 3:15She is more precious than all riches, and all that can be desired cannot prevail in comparison to her.
Proverbs 12:4A diligent woman is a crown to her husband. And she who acts with confusion as to which things are worthy is decay to his bones.
Proverbs 18:22He who has found a good wife has found goodness, and he shall draw contentment from the Lord. He who expels a good wife expels goodness. But he who holds on to an adulteress is foolish and impious.
Proverbs 20:15There is gold, and there are a multitude of jewels. But lips of knowledge are a precious vessel.
Song of Solomon 6:8One is my dove, my perfect one. One is her mother; elect is she who bore her. The daughters saw her, and they proclaimed her most blessed. The queens and concubines saw her, and they praised her.
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 →