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Proverbs 31:9-11
Holman Christian Standard Bible

9 Speak up,[a] judge righteously,(A)
and defend the cause of[b] the oppressed and needy.(B)

In Praise of a Capable Wife

10 Who can find a capable wife?[c](C)
She is far more precious than jewels.[d]
11 The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will not lack anything good.

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  1. Proverbs 31:9 Lit Open your mouth
  2. Proverbs 31:9 Lit and justice for
  3. Proverbs 31:10 Or a wife of quality, or a wife of noble character
  4. Proverbs 31:10 Vv. 10-31 form an acrostic.
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Proverbs 31:9-11
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9 Speak up and judge fairly;
    defend the rights of the poor and needy.(A)

Epilogue: The Wife of Noble Character

10 [a]A wife of noble character(B) who can find?(C)
    She is worth far more than rubies.
11 Her husband(D) has full confidence in her
    and lacks nothing of value.(E)

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  1. Proverbs 31:10 Verses 10-31 are an acrostic poem, the verses of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.
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