Parallel Verses
Amplified
Her value is more precious than jewels and her worth is far above rubies or pearls.
New American Standard Bible
For her worth is far
King James Version
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
Holman Bible
She is far more precious than jewels.
International Standard Version
Who can find a capable wife? Her value far exceeds the finest jewels.
A Conservative Version
A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies.
American Standard Version
A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies.
Bible in Basic English
Who may make discovery of a woman of virtue? For her price is much higher than jewels.
Darby Translation
Who can find a woman of worth? for her price is far above rubies.
Julia Smith Translation
Who shall find a woman of virtue? for her price is far above pearls.
King James 2000
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
Lexham Expanded Bible
A woman of excellence, who will find? For her worth [is] far more than precious jewels.
Modern King James verseion
Who can find a woman of virtue? For her value is far above rubies.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Whoso findeth a honest faithful woman, she is much more worth than pearls.
NET Bible
Who can find a wife of noble character? For her value is far more than rubies.
New Heart English Bible
Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies.
The Emphasized Bible
A virtuous woman, who can find? for, far beyond corals, is her worth.
Webster
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
World English Bible
Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies.
Youngs Literal Translation
A woman of worth who doth find? Yea, far above rubies is her price.
Themes
Precious stones » Pearls » Rubies
Speech/communication » Who speaks wisdom
Virtues » Of women » Wisdom and virtue
Wise » Choice, examples of » Women
Wives » Good » Are a blessing to husbands
Woman » Virtuous, held in high estimation
Woman » Good and virtuous, described
Topics
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 31:10
Prayers for Proverbs 31:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
An Excellent Woman
9
Open your mouth, judge righteously,
And administer justice for the afflicted and needy.
Her value is more precious than jewels and her worth is far above rubies or pearls.
The heart of her husband trusts in her [with secure confidence],
And he will have no lack of gain.
Cross References
Ruth 3:11
Now, my daughter, do not be afraid. I will do for you whatever you ask, since all my people in the city know that you are a woman of excellence.
Proverbs 12:4
A virtuous and excellent wife [worthy of honor] is the crown of her husband,
But she who shames him [with her foolishness] is like rottenness in his bones.
Proverbs 19:14
House and wealth are the inheritance from fathers,
But a wise, understanding, and sensible wife is [a gift and blessing] from the Lord.
Proverbs 18:22
He who finds a [
And obtains favor and approval from the Lord.
Proverbs 8:11
“For wisdom is better than rubies;
And all desirable things cannot compare with her.
Job 28:18
“No mention of coral and crystal can be made;
For the possession of wisdom is even above [that of] rubies or pearls.
Proverbs 3:15
She is more precious than rubies;
And nothing you can wish for compares with her [in value].
Proverbs 20:15
There is gold, and an abundance of pearls,
But the lips of knowledge are a vessel of preciousness [the most precious of all].
Ecclesiastes 7:28
which I am still seeking but have not found. I have found one
Song of Songs 6:8-9
“There are sixty queens and eighty
And maidens without number;
Ephesians 5:25-33
Husbands, love your wives [seek the highest good for her and surround her with a caring, unselfish love], just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her,