Translations
Modern
She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life.
Traditional
She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
Literal
She has done him good, and not evil, all the days of her life.
Latin
Reddet ei bonum, et non malum, omnibus diebus vitæ suæ.
Interlinear
Hebrew
English
She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life.
Notes
Without God's help, finding a virtuous and capable wife is impossible (Proverbs 18:22). Such a woman, like wisdom, is more precious than rubies (compare Proverbs 3:15).
Proverbs concludes with a strong poem honoring the virtuous wife. The acrostic format makes it feel complete and helps students learn.
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Acrostic Beauty Family Life and Relations Poetry, Biblical Proverbs, Book of Spinner, Spinning
Topics
Disrespectful Wives Economics: Household Honor your Husband Honoring your Husband Mother's Day Pleasing your Husband Poetry: Acrostic Wife: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Wives: Good are a Blessing to Husbands Woman: Good and Virtuous, Described Women: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Women: Virtuous, Held in High Estimation