Proverbs 31:10,20
Proverbs 31:10-31 The Message (MSG)
A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds. Her husband trusts her without reserve, and never has reason to regret it. Never spiteful, she treats him generously all her life long. She shops around for the best yarns and cottons, and enjoys knitting and sewing. She’s like a trading ship that sails to faraway places and brings back exotic surprises. She’s up before dawn, preparing breakfast for her family and organizing her day. She looks over a field and buys it, then, with money she’s put aside, plants a garden. First thing in the morning, she dresses for work, rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started. She senses the worth of her work, is in no hurry to call it quits for the day. She’s skilled in the crafts of home and hearth, diligent in homemaking. She’s quick to assist anyone in need, reaches out to help the poor. She doesn’t worry about her family when it snows; their winter clothes are all mended and ready to wear. She makes her own clothing, and dresses in colorful linens and silks. Her husband is greatly respected when he deliberates with the city fathers. She designs gowns and sells them, brings the sweaters she knits to the dress shops. Her clothes are well-made and elegant, and she always faces tomorrow with a smile. When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say, and she always says it kindly. She keeps an eye on everyone in her household, and keeps them all busy and productive. Her children respect and bless her; her husband joins in with words of praise: “Many women have done wonderful things, but you’ve outclassed them all!” Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades. The woman to be admired and praised is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-GOD. Give her everything she deserves! Adorn her life with praises!
Proverbs 31:10-31 The Message (MSG)
A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds. Her husband trusts her without reserve, and never has reason to regret it. Never spiteful, she treats him generously all her life long. She shops around for the best yarns and cottons, and enjoys knitting and sewing. She’s like a trading ship that sails to faraway places and brings back exotic surprises. She’s up before dawn, preparing breakfast for her family and organizing her day. She looks over a field and buys it, then, with money she’s put aside, plants a garden. First thing in the morning, she dresses for work, rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started. She senses the worth of her work, is in no hurry to call it quits for the day. She’s skilled in the crafts of home and hearth, diligent in homemaking. She’s quick to assist anyone in need, reaches out to help the poor. She doesn’t worry about her family when it snows; their winter clothes are all mended and ready to wear. She makes her own clothing, and dresses in colorful linens and silks. Her husband is greatly respected when he deliberates with the city fathers. She designs gowns and sells them, brings the sweaters she knits to the dress shops. Her clothes are well-made and elegant, and she always faces tomorrow with a smile. When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say, and she always says it kindly. She keeps an eye on everyone in her household, and keeps them all busy and productive. Her children respect and bless her; her husband joins in with words of praise: “Many women have done wonderful things, but you’ve outclassed them all!” Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades. The woman to be admired and praised is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-GOD. Give her everything she deserves! Adorn her life with praises!
Proverbs 31:10 King James Version (KJV)
Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.
Proverbs 31:20 King James Version (KJV)
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; Yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
Proverbs 31:10 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels.
Proverbs 31:20 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
She extends her hand to the poor, And she stretches out her hands to the needy.
Proverbs 31:10 New Century Version (NCV)
It is hard to find a good wife, because she is worth more than rubies.
Proverbs 31:20 New Century Version (NCV)
She welcomes the poor and helps the needy.
Proverbs 31:10 American Standard Version (ASV)
A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies.
Proverbs 31:20 American Standard Version (ASV)
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; Yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
Proverbs 31:10 New International Version (NIV)
A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
Proverbs 31:20 New International Version (NIV)
She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
Proverbs 31:10 New King James Version (NKJV)
Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies.
Proverbs 31:20 New King James Version (NKJV)
She extends her hand to the poor, Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy.
Proverbs 31:10 Amplified Bible (AMP)
¶An excellent woman [one who is spiritual, capable, intelligent, and virtuous], who is he who can find her? Her value is more precious than jewels and her worth is far above rubies or pearls. [Prov 12:4; 18:22; 19:14]
Proverbs 31:20 Amplified Bible (AMP)
She opens and extends her hand to the poor, And she reaches out her filled hands to the needy.
Proverbs 31:10 New Living Translation (NLT)
Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies.
Proverbs 31:20 New Living Translation (NLT)
She extends a helping hand to the poor and opens her arms to the needy.
Proverbs 31:10 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Who could ever find a wife like this one — she is a woman of strength and mighty valor! She’s full of wealth and wisdom. The price paid for her was greater than many jewels.
Proverbs 31:20 The Passion Translation (TPT)
She is known by her extravagant generosity to the poor, for she always reaches out her hands to those in need.
Proverbs 31:10 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.
