Proverbs 31:29
Many daughters have gathered together riches; you have surpassed them all.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
In Context
28Her sons rose up and predicted great happiness; her husband rose up and praised her.
30Charm is false, and beauty is vain. The woman who fears the Lord, the same shall be praised.
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.
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 31:11-31
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 →