Proverbs 31:12
She will repay him with good, and not evil, all the days of her life.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
In Context
11The heart of her husband confides in her, and he will not be deprived of spoils.
13She has sought wool and flax, and she has worked these by the counsel of her hands.
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:26Now therefore, my lord, as your soul lives, and as the Lord lives, who has kept your hand to yourself, and has prevented you from coming to blood: now, let your enemies be like Nabal, and like all those who are seeking evil for my lord.
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 →