Proverbs 31:10
Who can find a capable woman? Her worth is far above pearls.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
In Context
9Open thy mouth, judge righteously, And maintain the cause of the poor and needy!
11The heart of her husband trusteth in her, And he is in no want of gain.
Cross References
Proverbs 3:15More precious is she than pearls, And none of thy jewels is to be compared with her.
Proverbs 12:4A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; But she who causeth shame is as rottenness in his bones.
Proverbs 18:22He that findeth a wife findeth a blessing, And obtaineth favor from the LORD.
Proverbs 20:15There is gold and abundance of pearls; But the lips of knowledge are a precious vase.
Song of Solomon 6:8Threescore are the queens, and fourscore the concubines, And the maidens without number.
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 →