Proverbs 31:23
“Her husband is knowen in the gates, when he sitteth among the Elders of the land.”
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Proverbs 31:23 Context
21She is not afraid of the snow for her houshold: for all her houshold are cloathed with scarlet. 22She maketh herselfe couerings of tapestrie; her cloathing is silke and purple. 23Her husband is knowen in the gates, when he sitteth among the Elders of the land. 24She maketh fine linnen, and selleth it, and deliuereth girdles vnto the merchant. 25Strength and honour are her cloathing; and she shall reioyce in time to come.
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Other Translations
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
- King James Version
Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Her husband is known in the gates, When he sitteth among the elders of the land.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Her husband is a man of note in the public place, when he takes his seat among the responsible men of the land.
- Basic English Bible
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
- Darby Bible
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
- Webster's Bible
Her husband is respected in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.
- World English Bible
Known in the gates is her husband, In his sitting with elders of the land.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Her husband is known in the gates, When he sitteth among the elders of the land.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Her husband is a man of note in the public place, when he takes his seat among the responsible men of the land.
- Basic English Bible
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
- Darby Bible
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
- Webster's Bible
Her husband is respected in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.
- World English Bible
Known in the gates is her husband, In his sitting with elders of the land.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 31:23
31:23 It known - Observed and respected, not only for his own worth, but for his wife's sake. Sitteth - In counsel or judgment.