Proverbs 12:4

Catholic Public Domain Version

A diligent woman is a crown to her husband. And she who acts with confusion as to which things are worthy is decay to his bones.

Cross References

Proverbs 11:22

A beautiful and senseless woman is like a gold ring in the snout of a swine.

Proverbs 12:5

The thoughts of the just are judgments. And the counsels of the impious are dishonest.

Proverbs 14:1

A wise woman builds up her household. But a foolish one will pull down with her own hands what has been built up.

Proverbs 14:30

The well-being of the heart is life for the flesh. But envy is decay for the bones.

Proverbs 18:22

He who has found a good wife has found goodness, and he shall draw contentment from the Lord. He who expels a good wife expels goodness. But he who holds on to an adulteress is foolish and impious.

Proverbs 21:19

It is better to live in a deserted land, than with a quarrelsome and emotional woman.

Proverbs 21:9

It is better to sit in a corner of the attic, than with a contentious woman and in a shared house.

Proverbs 30:23

by a hateful woman when she has been taken in matrimony, and by a handmaid when she has been heir to her mistress.

Proverbs 31:29

Many daughters have gathered together riches; you have surpassed them all.

Habakkuk 3:16

I heard, and my stomach became troubled. My lips trembled at the voice. Let decay enter into my bones and gush forth from within me. Then I may rest in the day of tribulation, so that I may ascend to our people well-prepared.

1 Corinthians 11:11

Yet truly, man would not exist without woman, nor would woman exist without man, in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 11:7

Certainly, a man ought not to cover his head, for he is the image and glory of God. But woman is the glory of man.

Ruth 3:11

Therefore, do not be afraid, but whatever you decide about me, I will accomplish for you. For all the people, who dwell within the gates of my city, know that you are a virtuous woman.