Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 31:23
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잠언 31:23 Krv
Adam Clarke
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 31:1-31
The words of Lernuel The fear of God is the leading thought in these meditations; and this in a twofold relation—to the king in his rule in the state, and the woman in her rule in the house. read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 31:10-31
Part IX. THIRD APPENDIX TO THE SECOND COLLECTION . This section contains an ode in praise of the virtuous woman, derived from a different source from that of the words of Agur, and belonging to a different age (see Introduction). It is an acrostic; that is, each verse begins with one of the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet, arranged in the usual order. We may compare this mashal with the alphabetical psalms, "Psalmi abcedarii," which are, more or less, of similar... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 31:10-31
The typical woman I. HER SPHERE . This is domestic. 1 . In marriage. The typical woman is a wife and mother, not a St. Agnes, the mystical bride of Christ, nor even a Virgin Mary. We see her in Sarah, in Naomi, in Hannah, in Eunice. There is invaluable service for the world which only women who are free from the ties of home can accomplish; there is a noble mission for single women. But there is nothing in Scripture, reason, or conscience to suggest that virginity is more holy... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 31:10-31
The virtuous housewife I. HER INFLUENCE IN THE SPHERE OF HOME . ( Proverbs 31:10-22 .) 1 . Her exceeding worth. ( Proverbs 31:10-12 .) A costly treasure not everywhere to be found; no commonplace blessing: an ornament and a joy above all that earth affords of rare and beautiful. A treasure on which the heart of the possessor ever dwells with delight. "Continual comfort in a face, The lineaments of gospel books." She is the rich source of revenue to her husband... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 31:10-31
Christian womanhood If Solomon did write these words, we need not he surprised that he speaks of the rarity of the ideal woman; for she is hardly to be found in a crowded harem. It is the Christian home that contains her. We look at— I. HER CHARACTERISTICS . And these are: 1 . Piety. "She feareth the Lord" ( Proverbs 31:30 ). She has within her the spirit of reverence, and the life she lives is one in which worship and the study of the will of God have no small share. She... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 31:23
NUN . Her husband is known in the gates. Such a woman advances her husband's interests, increases his influence, and, by attending to his domestic concerns, enables him to take his share in public matters, so that his name is in great repute in the popular assemblies at the city gates ( Proverbs 31:31 ; Proverbs 8:3 ). She is indeed "a crown to her husband" ( Proverbs 12:4 ). When he sitteth among the elders of the land. Homer introduces Nausikaa speaking to her father of her duty... read more
Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 31:21-25
Proverbs 31:21-25. She is not afraid of the snow Of any injuries of the weather. For her household are clothed with scarlet She has provided enough, not only for their necessity, and defence against cold and other inconveniences, but also for their delight and ornament. She maketh coverings of tapestry For the furniture of her house. Her clothing is silk and purple Which was very agreeable to her high quality, though it doth not justify that luxury in attire which is now usual among... read more
Donald C. Fleming
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 31:10-31
The ideal wife (31:10-31)In the original language this section is an acrostic poem. That is, each of the poem’s twenty-two verses begins with a different letter of the Hebrew alphabet in order.A good wife makes the perfect partner. Her husband, knowing this, trusts in her and depends upon her (10-12). She is kind, clever at buying and selling, diligent, conscientious, and a good manager of the household (13-16). She is energetic and tireless, both in helping the family income and in carrying... read more
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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 31:23
Her husband is known in the gates ,.... Of the city, where courts of justice were kept, and causes heard and tried by the judges, the elders of the land, later mentioned; among whom the husband of the virtuous woman was, where he was known, taken notice of, and celebrated; not so much for the beautiful garments she made him, as Jarchi; but rather for his wisdom, as Gersom, and for being the husband of such a woman; who, taking such care of his domestic affairs, he was more at leisure to... read more