Proverbs 31:10
It is very difficult for a man to [RHQ] find a wife who is good and who is capable of doing many things. Any woman who is like that is worth more than jewels.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
In Context
11Her husband completely trusts her, and because of her, he has everything that he needs [LIT].
Cross References
Ruth 3:11Now, young lady, I will do everything you ask. Don’t worry that people in this town might think I am doing wrong by marrying you because you are a woman from Moab. All the people in this town know that you are an honorable woman.
Proverbs 3:15Being wise is more precious than ◄jewels/precious stones►; there is nothing that you could desire that would be as valuable as wisdom.
Proverbs 12:4A good wife is one who causes her husband to be greatly honored, but a wife who does things that cause her husband to be ashamed will destroy him like [SIM] cancer destroys his bones.
Proverbs 18:22If you marry a good woman, that is like finding a wonderful thing; it shows that Yahweh is pleased with you.
Proverbs 20:15Gold and precious stones are valuable, but wise words [MTY] are more valuable.
Song of Solomon 6:8Even if a king had 60 queens and 80 ◄concubines/slave wives► and more young women than anyone can count,
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 →