Proverbs 31:8-10

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

⁸Open your mouth for the dumb [those unable to speak for themselves], for the rights of all who are left desolate and defenseless;^(A)

⁹Open your mouth, judge righteously, and administer justice for the poor and needy.^(B)

¹⁰A capable, intelligent, and ^[a]virtuous woman—who is he who can find her? She is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls.^(C)

Read full chapter

Footnotes

Proverbs 31:10 It is most unfortunate that this description of God’s ideal woman is usually confined in readers’ minds merely to its literal sense—her ability as a homemaker, as in the picture of Martha of Bethany in Luke 10:38-42. But it is obvious that far more than that is meant. When the summary of what makes her value “far above rubies” is given (in Prov. 31:30), it is her spiritual life only that is mentioned. One can almost hear the voice of Jesus saying, “Mary has chosen the good portion... which shall not be taken away from her” (Luke 10:42).