Proverbs 31:23

Translations

Modern

Her husband is known at the city gates, where he sits among the elders of the land.

Traditional

Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.

Literal

Her husband is known in the gates, in his sitting with the elders of the land.

Latin

Nobilis in portis vir ejus, quando sederit cum senatoribus terræ.

Interlinear

Hebrew

English

Her husband is known at the city gates, where he sits among the elders of the land.

Notes

Proverbs 31:22–24

A hardworking wife helps her husband stand out among community leaders. In ancient Israel, civic leaders met at the city gates to hold trials and make decisions.

Proverbs 31:10–31

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

Ruth Laziness and Hard Work

Related verses

Proverbs 12:4
A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.
Ruth 4:1
Meanwhile, Boaz went to the gate and sat down there. Soon the kinsman-redeemer of whom he had spoken came along, and Boaz said, “Come over here, my friend, and sit down.” So he went over and sat down.
Deuteronomy 16:18
You are to appoint judges and officials for your tribes in every town that the LORD your God is giving you. They are to judge the people with righteous judgment.
Proverbs 24:7
Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the meeting place.
Ruth 4:11
“We are witnesses,” said the elders and all the people at the gate. “May the LORD make the woman entering your home like Rachel and Leah, who together built up the house of Israel. May you be prosperous in Ephrathah and famous in Bethlehem.
Deuteronomy 21:19
…his father and mother are to lay hold of him and bring him to the elders of his city, to the gate of his hometown,
Job 29:7
When I went out to the city gate and took my seat in the public square,

Glossary

Acrostic Beauty Elder Family Life and Relations Poetry, Biblical Proverbs, Book of Spinner, Spinning

Topics

Economics: Household Gates of Cities: Public Commendation Given At Industry: Characteristic of Godly Women Industry: General Scriptures Concerning Poetry: Acrostic Wife: Domestic Duties of Wife: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Wives: Good are Diligent and Prudent Wives: Good: Bring Honor on Husbands Woman: Good and Virtuous, Described Women: Spun Women: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Women: Virtuous, Held in High Estimation

Proverbs 31:23

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