A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
Proverbs 31:29 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 Many daughters have done virtuously, But thou excellest them all. More versionsKing 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 virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
Her children rise up, and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praiseth her, saying:
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: But a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
that he might present the church to himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou sayest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.