A good wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.
Proverbs 31:29 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 “Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.” Flere versionerKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Many daughters have done virtuously, But thou excellest them all. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Many daughters have done virtuously, nobly, and well [with the strength of character that is steadfast in goodness], but you excel them all. American Standard Version (1901) Many daughters have done worthily, But thou excellest them all. Common English Bible “Many women act competently, but you surpass them all!” Catholic Public Domain Version Many daughters have gathered together riches; you have surpassed them all. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Many daughters have gathered together riches: thou hast surpassed them all. |
A good wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.
Her children rise up and call her happy; her husband, too, and he praises her:
Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
so as to present the church to himself in splendor, without a spot or wrinkle or anything of the kind, so that she may be holy and without blemish.
And now, my daughter, do not be afraid, I will do for you all that you ask, for all the assembly of my people know that you are a worthy woman.