Proverbs 31:10
Who can find a strong, capable wife? She's worth more than jewels!
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
In Context
9Speak up and judge fairly; defend the poor and destitute.
11Her husband has complete confidence in her, and with her he'll never be poor.
Cross References
Ruth 3:11So don't worry, my daughter. I will do everything you ask—everyone in town knows you are a woman of good character.
Proverbs 3:15She is more valuable than rubies—everything you could ever want just doesn't compare!
Proverbs 12:4A good wife is a crown for her husband, but one who brings shame is like rot in his bones.
Proverbs 18:22If you find a wife, that's great, and you'll be blessed by the Lord.
Proverbs 20:15There's gold and plenty of expensive gemstones, but talking sense is a more valuable jewel.
Song of Solomon 6:8There may be sixty queens and eighty concubines, and countless more women,
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 →