Proverbs 31:11
The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
Proverbs 31:11 in other translations
| BSB | The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. |
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| WEB | The heart of her husband trusts in her. He shall have no lack of gain. |
| ASV | The heart of her husband trusteth in her, And he shall have no lack of gain. |
| YLT | The heart of her husband hath trusted in her, And spoil he lacketh not. |
| DARBY | The heart of her husband confideth in her, and he shall have no lack of spoil. |
| BBE | The heart of her husband has faith in her, and he will have profit in full measure. |
| Webster | The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. |
What does Proverbs 31:11 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 31:10-31
10-31. This exquisite picture of a truly lovely wife is conceived and drawn in accordance with the customs of Eastern nations, but its moral teachings suit all climes. In Hebrew the verses begin with the letters of the Hebrew alphabet in order (compare Introduction to Poetical Books). Who ... woman--The question implies that such are rare, though not entirely wanting (compare Pr 18:22; 19:14). virtuous--literally…
Adam Clarke's Commentary
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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Proverbs 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…
Proverbs 31:11 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Proverbs 31:11
- 1 Peter 3:1-7
Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear. Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. …
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Context
- Proverbs 31:10
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
- Proverbs 31:11
The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
- Proverbs 31:12
She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
Proverbs 31:11 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | El corazón de su marido está en ella confiado, y no tendrá necesidad de despojo. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Le cœur de son mari se confie en elle, et il ne manquera point de butin. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Das Herz ihres Mannes vertraut auf sie, und an Ausbeute wird es ihm nicht fehlen. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Confidit in ea cor viri sui, et spoliis non indigebit. |