Proverbs 31:21

Modern

When it snows, she has no fear for her household, for they are all clothed in scarlet.

Traditional

She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.

Literal

She does not fear for her house because of snow, for all her house is clothed in scarlet.

Latin

Non timebit domui suæ a frigoribus nivis; omnes enim domestici ejus vestiti sunt duplicibus.

Hebrew

English

When it snows, she has no fear for her household, for they are all clothed in scarlet.

A virtuous wife is generous to the poor, which is also a trait of wise people (Proverbs 11:24–26; 21:13; 22:9, 16, 22–23; 28:27).

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

Genesis 45:22
He gave new garments to each of them, but to Benjamin he gave three hundred shekels of silver and five sets of clothes.
Proverbs 25:20
Like one who removes a garment on a cold day or vinegar poured on a wound is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
2 Samuel 1:24
O daughters of Israel, weep for Saul, who clothed you in scarlet and luxury, who decked your garments with ornaments of gold.