Proverbs 31:10
A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
In Context
9Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the poor and needy.
11The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value.
Cross References
Ruth 3:11And now do not be afraid, my daughter. I will do for you whatever you request, since all my fellow townspeople know that you are a woman of noble character.
Proverbs 3:15She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her.
Proverbs 12:4A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.
Proverbs 18:22He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.
Proverbs 20:15There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.
Song of Solomon 6:8There are sixty queens and eighty concubines, and maidens without number,
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 →