Proverbs 31:10

Who can find a capable wife? 1 Her value is far more than jewels. 1

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Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

In Context

9Speak out and judge by the measure of what is right 1 and plead the cause of poor and needy people. 1

11The heart of her husband trusts in her, 1 and he will never be poor. 1

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Cross References

Ruth 3:11Now, my daughter, do not be afraid! I will do for you all that you say, because all the city of my people knows that you are a worthy woman.

Proverbs 3:15Wisdom is more precious than jewels 1 and nothing you desire can compare to her. 1

Proverbs 12:4A worthy wife is her husband's crown, 1 but she who brings shame is like a disease that rots his bones. 1

Proverbs 18:22He who finds a wife finds a good thing 1 and receives favor from Yahweh. 1

Proverbs 20:15There is gold and an abundance of costly stones, 1 but lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. 1

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

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 →

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