Proverbs 31:9-11
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
9 Speak out; judge righteously;
defend the rights of the poor and needy.(A)
Ode to a Woman of Strength
10 A woman of strength who can find?
She is far more precious than jewels.(B)
11 The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will have no lack of gain.
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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