Proverbs 31:23
Her husband is known in the gates, When he sitteth with the elders of the land.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
In Context
22She maketh for herself coverlets; Her clothing is of fine linen and purple.
24She maketh linen garments and selleth them, And delivereth girdles to the merchant.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:4A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; But she who causeth shame is as rottenness in his bones.
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 →