Proverbs 31:29
He says to her, “There are many women who do admirable things, but you surpass them all!”
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
In Context
28Her children all together speak highly of her, and her husband also praises her.
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.
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 31:11-31
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 →