Proverbs 31:10
Who so fyndeth an honest faythfull woman, she is much more worth then pearles.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
In Context
11The heart of her husbande may safely trust in her, so that he shall fall into no pouertie.
Cross References
Ruth 3:11And nowe my daughter feare not, I will do to the all that thou requirest: for all the citie of my people doth know, that thou art a woman of vertue.
Proverbs 3:15She is more worth then pretious stones: and all the thinges that thou canst desire, are not to be compared vnto her.
Proverbs 12:4A huswifely woman is a crowne vnto her husbande: but she that behaueth her selfe vnhonestly, is as corruption in his bones.
Proverbs 18:22Who so findeth a wyfe, findeth a good thing, and receaueth fauour of the Lorde.
Proverbs 20:15There is golde, and a multitude of precious stones: but the lippes of knowledge are a precious iewell.
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 →