Proverbs 31:23 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

"Her husband is known at the city gates when he sits with the leaders of the land.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

Her husband is a man of note in the public place, when he takes his seat among the responsible men of the land.

DBY:

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

ERV:

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

JPS:

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

WBS:

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

WEB:

Her husband is respected in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.

YLT:

Known in the gates is her husband, In his sitting with elders of the land.

Proverbs 31:23 Cross References

XREF:

Deuteronomy 16:18 "You shall appoint for yourself judges and officers in all your towns which the LORD your God is giving you, according to your tribes, and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment.

Ruth 4:1 Now Boaz went up to the gate and sat down there, and behold, the close relative of whom Boaz spoke was passing by, so he said, "Turn aside, friend, sit down here." And he turned aside and sat down.

Ruth 4:11 All the people who were in the court, and the elders, said, "We are witnesses. May the LORD make the woman who is coming into your home like Rachel and Leah, both of whom built the house of Israel; and may you achieve wealth in Ephrathah and become famous in Bethlehem. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

31:23 Her husband is known in the {l} gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
(l) In the assemblies and places of judgment.

WES:

31:23 It known - Observed and respected, not only for his own worth, but for his wife's sake. Sitteth - In counsel or judgment.

MHC:

31:10-31 This is the description of a virtuous woman of those days, but the general outlines equally suit every age and nation. She is very careful to recommend herself to her husband's esteem and affection, to know his mind, and is willing that he rule over her. 1. She can be trusted, and he will leave such a wife to manage for him. He is happy in her. And she makes it her constant business to do him good. 2. She is one that takes pains in her duties, and takes pleasure in them. She is careful to fill up time, that none be lost. She rises early. She applies herself to the business proper for her, to women's business. She does what she does, with all her power, and trifles not. 3. She makes what she does turn to good account by prudent management. Many undo themselves by buying, without considering whether they can afford it. She provides well for her house. She lays up for hereafter. 4. She looks well to the ways of her household, that she may oblige all to do their duty to God and one another, as well as to her. 5. She is intent upon giving as upon getting, and does it freely and cheerfully. 6. She is discreet and obliging; every word she says, shows she governs herself by the rules of wisdom. She not only takes prudent measures herself, but gives prudent advice to others. The law of love and kindness is written in the heart, and shows itself in the tongue. Her heart is full of another world, even when her hands are most busy about this world. 7. Above all, she fears the Lord. Beauty recommends none to God, nor is it any proof of wisdom and goodness, but it has deceived many a man who made his choice of a wife by it. But the fear of God reigning in the heart, is the beauty of the soul; it lasts for ever. 8. She has firmness to bear up under crosses and disappointments. She shall reflect with comfort when she comes to be old, that she was not idle or useless when young. She shall rejoice in a world to come. She is a great blessing to her relations. If the fruit be good, the tree must have our good word. But she leaves it to her own works to praise her. Every one ought to desire this honour that cometh from God; and according to this standard we all ought to regulate our judgments. This description let all women daily study, who desire to be truly beloved and respected, useful and honourable. This passage is to be applied to individuals, but may it not also be applied to the church of God, which is described as a virtuous spouse? God by his grace has formed from among sinful men a church of true believers, to possess all the excellences here described.

CONC:

Elders Gate Gates Husband Note Public Respected Responsible Seat Sits Sitteth Sitting Takes

City Elders Gate Gates Husband Note Public Respected Responsible Seat Sits Sitteth Sitting

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