Proverbs 31:23
Well known is in the gates her husband, when he sitteth with the elders of the land.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
In Context
22Tapestry-covering she maketh for herself: of linen and purple is her attire.
24Fine tunics she maketh, and selleth them, and girdles she furnisheth unto the merchant.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 21:19Then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out unto the elders of his city, and unto the gate of his place;
Ruth 4:11And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders, said, [We are] witnesses. The Lord grant that the woman that is coming into thy house be like Rachel and like Leah, who did both build up the house of Israel: and acquire thou wealth in Ephrathah, and let thy name become famous in Beth-lechem;
Proverbs 12:4A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but as rottenness in his bones is one that bringeth shame [on him].
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 →