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Proverbs 31:10
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8 aOpen your mouth for the speechless,
In the cause of all who are1 appointed to die. 
9 Open your mouth, ajudge righteously,
And bplead the cause of the poor and needy. 

The Virtuous Wife

10 aWho1 can find a virtuous wife?
For her worth is far above rubies. 
11 The heart of her husband safely trusts her;
So he will have no lack of gain.
12 She does him good and not evil
All the days of her life.
13 She seeks wool and flax,
And willingly works with her hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships,
She brings her food from afar.
15 aShe also rises while it is yet night,
And bprovides food for her household,
And a portion for her maidservants. 
16 She considers a field and buys it;
From1 her profits she plants a vineyard. 
17 She girds herself with strength,
And strengthens her arms.
18 She perceives that her merchandise is good,
And her lamp does not go out by night.
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What Does Proverbs 31:10 Mean?



Proverbs 31:10

In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word chayil can be translated as “virtuous,” and it is used to refer to strength, force, power, valor, and worthiness (Ruth 3:11; Proverbs 31:10). The New Testament renders two Greek words into English as “virtue.” The first, arete, means “excellence or valor” (II Peter 1:5; Philippians 4:8). The second, dunamis, refers to the remarkable and miraculous power of God (Mark 5:30; Luke 6:19).

Whether denoting a mighty force or power (II Samuel 22:33; II Chronicles 26:13), an admirable or praiseworthy character trait (Ruth 3:11; Proverbs 31:10; II Peter 1:5), or the immeasurable capacity of God's grace, goodness, and might (II Corinthians 12:9; Hebrews 11:11), these words indicate a gold standard of excellence, something all Christians should aspire to and revere.

Martin G. Collins
Excellence in Character (Part Two)




Other Forerunner Commentary entries containing Proverbs 31:10:

Ruth 3:11
Ruth 3:11
2 Peter 1:5-11


 
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