Proverbs 31:9-11
English Standard Version
The Woman Who Fears the Lord
10 [a] (D)An excellent wife who can find?
She is far more precious than (E)jewels.
11 The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will have no lack of gain.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 31:10 Verses 10–31 are an acrostic poem, each verse beginning with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet
Proverbs 31:9-11
New International Version
9 Speak up and judge fairly;
defend the rights of the poor and needy.(A)
Epilogue: The Wife of Noble Character
Footnotes
- Proverbs 31:10 Verses 10-31 are an acrostic poem, the verses of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.
Proverbs 31:9-11
King James Version
9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
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