Proverbs 31:29

Many daughters have obtained wealth, 1 Many have wrought valiantly; 1 But thou hast exceeded, thou hast surpassed all. 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

In Context

28And her kindness to them sets up her children for them, and they grow rich, 1 And her husband praises her. 1

30Charms are false, and woman’s beauty is vain: 1 For it is a wise woman that is blessed, 1 And let her praise the fear of the Lord. 1

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Cross References

Ruth 3:11And now fear not, my daughter, whatever thou shalt say I will do to thee; for all the tribe of my people knows that thou art a virtuous woman.

Song of Solomon 6:8There are sixty queens, and eighty concubines, 1 And maidens without number. 1

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 →

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