Proverbs 31:28
Her children rose up, and called her blessed: her husband, and he praised her.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
In Context
27She hath looked well to the paths of her house, and hath not eaten her bread idle.
29Many daughters have gathered together riches: thou hast surpassed them all.
Cross References
Genesis 48:12And when Joseph had taken them from his father's lap, he bowed down with his face to the ground.
Psalms 116:16O Lord, for I am thy servant: I am thy servant, and the son of thy handmaid. Thou hast broken my bonds:
Song of Solomon 7:1What shalt thou see in the Sulamitess but the companies of camps? How beautiful are thy steps in shoes, O prince's daughter! The joints of thy thighs are like jewels, that are made by the hand of a skilful workman.
2 Timothy 1:5Calling to mind that faith which is in thee unfeigned, which also dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and in thy mother Eunice, and I am certain that in thee also.
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 →