Proverbs 31:17 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 31:17

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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.

19 She stretches out her hands to the distaff,
And her hand holds the spindle.

20 ^aShe extends her hand to the poor,
Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy.

21 She is not afraid of snow for her household,
For all her household is clothed with scarlet.

22 She makes tapestry for herself;
Her clothing is fine linen and purple.

23 ^aHer husband is known in the gates,
When he sits among the elders of the land.

24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
And supplies sashes for the merchants.

25 Strength and honor are her clothing;
She shall rejoice in time to come.

26 She opens her mouth with wisdom,
And on her tongue is the law of kindness.

27 She watches over the ways of her household,
And does not eat the bread of idleness.

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

29 “Many daughters have done well,
But you excel them all.”

30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing,
But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.

Verse Comparison: Proverbs 31:17

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American Standard Version
She girdeth her loins with strength, And maketh strong her arms.

Amplified® Bible
She girds herself with strength [spiritual, mental, and physical fitness for her God-given task] and makes her arms strong {and} firm.

Contemporary English Version
and she always works hard.

Darby English Version
She girdeth her loins with strength, and maketh strong her arms.

Good News Bible
She is a hard worker, strong and industrious.

King James Version
She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.

New American Standard Bible
She girds herself with strength And makes her arms strong.

New International Version
She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.

New King James Version
She girds herself with strength,
And strengthens her arms.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
She girds herself with strength And makes her arms strong.

Revised Standard Version
She girds her loins with strength and makes her arms strong.

Young's Literal Translation
She hath girded with might her loins, And doth strengthen her arms.

New English Translation
She begins¹ her work vigorously, and she strengthens² her arms.

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