Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 31:10
Proverbs 31:10. Who can find a virtuous woman? Here he lays down several qualifications of an excellent wife, which are delivered in alphabetical order, each verse beginning with a several letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It may be proper to observe here, that the versions, in general, agree in reading this, a strong woman, the words, אשׁת חיל , being literally, a woman of strength, or firmness: but then it must be observed, that it is equally applicable to strength of body or strength... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 31:11
BETH . The heart of her husband cloth safely trust in her. The husband of such a wife goes forth to his daily occupations, having full confidence in her whom he leaves at home, that she will act discreetly, and promote his interests while he is absent (see the contrast in Proverbs 7:20 ). So that he shall have no need of spoil; rather, he shall not lack gain ( shalal ) . The wife manages domestic concerns so well that her husband finds his honest gains increase, and sees his... read more