Proverbs 31:17

Catholic Public Domain Version

She has wrapped her waist with fortitude, and she has strengthened her arm.

Cross References

Genesis 49:24

His bow sits in strength, and the bands of his arms and hands have been let loose by the hands of the mighty one of Jacob. From there he went forth as a pastor, the stone of Israel.

1 Kings 18:46

And the hand of the Lord was upon Elijah. And cinching his waist, he ran before Ahab, until he arrived at Jezreel.

2 Kings 4:29

And so he said to Gehazi: "Gird your waist, and take my staff in your hand, and go. If any man will meet you, you shall not greet him. And if anyone greets you, you shall not respond to him. And place my staff upon the face of the boy."

Job 38:3

Gird your waist like a man. I will question you, and you must answer me.

Proverbs 31:16

She has considered a field and bought it. From the fruit of her own hands, she has planted a vineyard.

Proverbs 31:18

She has tasted and seen that her tasks are good; her lamp shall not be extinguished at night.

Isaiah 44:12

The maker of iron has wrought with his file. With coals and hammers, he has formed it, and he has wrought with the strength of his arm. He will hunger and grow faint. He will not drink water, and he will become weary.

Hosea 7:15

And I have educated them, and I have reinforced their arms; and they have imagined evil against me.

Luke 12:35

Let your waists be girded, and let lamps be burning in your hands.

Ephesians 6:10

Concerning the rest, brothers, be strengthened in the Lord, by the power of his virtue.

Ephesians 6:14

Therefore, stand firm, having been girded about your waist with truth, and having been clothed with the breastplate of justice,

1 Peter 1:13

For this reason, gird the waist of your mind, be sober, and hope perfectly in the grace that is offered to you in the revelation of Jesus Christ.