Proverbs 31:10
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
King James Version
In Context
9Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
11The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
Cross References
Ruth 3:11And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.
Proverbs 3:15She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
Proverbs 12:4A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
Proverbs 18:22Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
Proverbs 20:15There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
Song of Solomon 6:8There are threescore queens, and fourscore concubines, and virgins 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 →