Proverbs 31:23
Her husbande is much set by in the gates, when he sitteth among the rulers of the lande.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
In Context
22She maketh her selfe faire ornametes, her clothyng is white silke and purple.
24She maketh cloth of silke, and selleth it: and deliuereth girdles vnto the marchaunt.
Cross References
Ruth 4:11And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders, sayde, We are witnesses: The Lord make the woma that is come into thyne house, lyke Rahel and Lea, whiche twayne dyd buylde the house of Israel: & that thou mayest do worthyly in Ephrata, and be famous in Bethlehem.
Proverbs 12:4A huswifely woman is a crowne vnto her husbande: but she that behaueth her selfe vnhonestly, is as corruption in his bones.
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 →