Proverbs 31:28

Modern

Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her as well:

Traditional

Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

Literal

Her children rise up and call her blessed, and her husband he praises her:

Latin

Surrexerunt filii ejus, et beatissimam prædicaverunt; vir ejus, et laudavit eam.

Hebrew

English

Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her as well:

The people who know the woman best speak about her character, skills, and accomplishments.

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

2 Timothy 3:15–17
From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 1:5
I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.
1 Kings 2:19
So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. The king stood up to greet her, bowed to her, and sat down on his throne. Then the king had a throne brought for his mother, who sat down at his right hand.
Proverbs 31:1
These are the words of King Lemuel—the burden that his mother taught him:
Psalm 116:16
Truly, O LORD, I am Your servant; I am Your servant, the son of Your maidservant; You have broken my bonds.
Song of Solomon 7:1–9
How beautiful are your sandaled feet, O daughter of the prince! The curves of your thighs are like jewels, the handiwork of a master.
Isaiah 62:4–5
No longer will you be called Forsaken, nor your land named Desolate; but you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the LORD will take delight in you, and your land will be His bride.