Proverbs 31:28
Her children are quick to bless her. Her husband praises her too, saying,
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
In Context
27She looks after the needs of her whole household, and she's never idle.
29“Many women do great things, but you are better than all of them!”
Cross References
Genesis 48:12Joseph took his sons from between Israel's knees, and bowed low with his face to the ground.
Psalms 116:16Lord, I really am your slave, serving you as my mother served you before me, yet you have set me free.
Song of Solomon 7:1How beautiful are your sandaled feet, princess! Your curved thighs are like ornaments made by a master craftsman.
2 Timothy 1:5I keep in mind your sincere trust in God, the same trust that your grandmother Lois and mother Eunice also had—and I know that same trust continues in you.
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 →