Proverbs 31:10
A woman of worth who doth find? Yea, far above rubies [is] her price.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
In Context
9Open thy mouth, judge righteously, Both the cause of the poor and needy!'
11The heart of her husband hath trusted in her, And spoil he lacketh not.
Cross References
Ruth 3:11And now, my daughter, fear not, all that thou sayest I do to thee, for all the gate of my people doth know that thou [art] a virtuous woman.
Proverbs 3:15Precious she [is] above rubies, And all thy pleasures are not comparable to her.
Proverbs 12:4A virtuous woman [is] a crown to her husband, And as rottenness in his bones [is] one causing shame.
Proverbs 18:22[Whoso] hath found a wife hath found good, And bringeth out good-will from Jehovah.
Proverbs 20:15Substance, gold, and a multitude of rubies, Yea, a precious vessel, [are] lips of knowledge.
Song of Solomon 6:8Sixty are queens, and eighty 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 →