Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 31:31
“Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 31:31 Context
28Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. 29Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. 30Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. 31Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
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Other Translations
Giue her of the fruit of her hands, and let her owne workes praise her in the gates.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Give her the product of her hands, And let her works praise her in the gates.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Give her of the fruit of her hands; And let her works praise her in the gates.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Give her credit for what her hands have made: let her be praised by her works in the public place.
- Basic English Bible
Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates.
- Darby Bible
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
- Webster's Bible
Give her of the fruit of her hands! Let her works praise her in the gates!
- World English Bible
Give ye to her of the fruit of her hands, And her works do praise her in the gates!
- Youngs Literal Bible
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her works praise her in the gates.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Give her the product of her hands, And let her works praise her in the gates.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Give her of the fruit of her hands; And let her works praise her in the gates.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Give her credit for what her hands have made: let her be praised by her works in the public place.
- Basic English Bible
Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates.
- Darby Bible
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
- Webster's Bible
Give her of the fruit of her hands! Let her works praise her in the gates!
- World English Bible
Give ye to her of the fruit of her hands, And her works do praise her in the gates!
- Youngs Literal Bible
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her works praise her in the gates.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 31:31
31:31 Give her - It is but just, that she should enjoy those praises which her labours deserve. Let her works - If men be silent, the lasting effects of her prudence and diligence will trumpet forth her praises. In the gates - In the most publick and solemn assemblies.