Proverbs 31
Treated in 10 passages across the library.
The verses these writers stop at
- 31:8 Open thy mouth for the dumb, In the cause of all such as are left desolate. 2
- 31:27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, And eateth not the bread of idleness. 2
- 31:30 Grace is deceitful, and beauty is vain; [But] a woman that feareth Jehovah, she shall be praised. 2
- 31:10 A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies. 1
- 31:12 She doeth him good and not evil All the days of her life. 1
- 31:17 She girdeth her loins with strength, And maketh strong her arms. 1
- 31:28 Her children rise up, and call her blessed; Her husband [also], and he praiseth her, [saying]: 1
American Standard Version
Where it is preached
- Men and Women Who Gave Everything ·
David Livingstone — The Explorer Who Never Stopped Going cites Proverbs 31:8–9
…l who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy” (Proverbs 31:8–9, NIV). Gospel proclamation and justice advocacy were, for Livingstone, the same mission. …
- Men and Women Who Gave Everything ·
Scripture Appendix: God’s Word on the Missional Life cites Proverbs 31:8–9
…exed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” Proverbs 31:8–9 — “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are dest…
- The Ten Commandments ·
2.10 The Tenth Commandment cites Prov 31: 10
…fe) is of far greater value and estimate than the house. ‘Her price is far above rubies.’ Prov 31: 10. She is the furniture of the house and this furniture is more worth than the house. When …
- All Things for Good ·
The best things work for good to the godly cites Prov. xxxi. 12
…soul, as a virtuous wife to her husband, “She will do him good all the days of her life” (Prov. xxxi. 12). How incomparably useful are the graces! Faith and fear go hand in hand. Faith keeps the…
- Clothed with Strength and Dignity ·
Hard Work, Godly Goals, and the Industrious Life cites Proverbs 31:17
"She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms." Proverbs 31:17 (KJV) Some people imagine that the Christian woman is meant to be passive, soft, and depe…
- Clothed with Strength and Dignity ·
Managing Your Household with Wisdom cites Proverbs 31:27
"She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness." Proverbs 31:27 (KJV) Proverbs chapter thirty-one paints a picture of a remarkable woman. She has become …
- The Ten Commandments ·
2.4 The Fourth Commandment cites Prov 31: 27
…read in Scripture of eating the ‘bread of idleness,’ and drinking the ‘wine of violence.’ Prov 31: 27; 4: 17. It is as much a sin to eat ‘the bread of idleness,’ as to ‘drink the wine of viol…
- The Ten Commandments ·
2.5 The Fifth Commandment cites Prov 31: 28
… speak well of them, if they deserve well. ‘Her children arise up, and call her blessed’ (Prov 31: 28); and, in case a parent betrays weakness and indiscretion, the child should make the best…
- Clothed with Strength and Dignity ·
Hiding God's Word in Your Heart cites Proverbs 31:30
…te them down. Learn them this year. John 3:16. Romans 8:28. Psalm 23. Proverbs 3:5 and 6. Proverbs 31:30. Isaiah 41:10. Philippians 4:6 and 7. Philippians 4:13. Second Timothy 3:16 and 17. Galat…
- Rise Up, Men of God ·
Loving Her as Christ Loved the Church cites Proverbs 31:30
…se your parents chose her for you without your consent. Marry a woman who fears the Lord (Proverbs 31:30), whose character you have observed over time, whom you can love as Christ loves the Chur…