Proverbs 31:23
Her husband is known at the city gate, where he sits among the elders of the land.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
In Context
22She makes coverings for her bed; her clothing is fine linen and purple.
24She makes linen garments and sells them; she delivers sashes to the merchants.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 21:19his father and mother are to lay hold of him and bring him to the elders of his city, to the gate of his hometown,
Ruth 4:11“We are witnesses,” said the elders and all the people at the gate. “May the LORD make the woman entering your home like Rachel and Leah, who together built up the house of Israel. May you be prosperous in Ephrathah and famous in Bethlehem.
Proverbs 12:4A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay 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 →