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Proverbs 31:22

What does Proverbs 31:22 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 31:22 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Proverbs 31:22 means

This verse illustrates the worthy woman's skill and taste in crafting fine goods, both for her home and for herself. She "maketh for herself carpets of tapestry," indicating her ability to produce decorative and valuable items, showcasing her craftsmanship. Furthermore, "her clothing is fine linen and purple," denoting not only luxurious and high-quality attire but also suggesting her status and prosperity. This shows she adorns herself with dignity and beauty, reflecting the honor and wealth she earns through her diligent work.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

She maketh for herself carpets of tapestry; Her clothing is fine linen and purple.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

She maketh for herself carpets of tapestry; Her clothing is fine linen and purple.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

She makes for herself cushions of needlework; her clothing is fair linen and purple.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Ornamental coverings she hath made for herself, Silk and purple <FI>are<Fi> her clothing.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

She hath made for herself clothing of tapestry: fine linen, and purple, is her covering.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

She maketh herself coverlets; her clothing is byssus and purple.

Context

Following the description of her providing quality clothing for her family (verse 21), this verse extends the focus to her personal industriousness and taste. It reveals her skill in making luxurious items for her home and herself, underscoring her dignity and status. This personal presentation then naturally leads to the impact of her excellence on her husband's public standing in the subsequent verse.

v.21She is not afraid of the snow for her household; For all her household are clothed with scarlet.

v.22This passage

v.23Her husband is known in the gates, When he sitteth among the elders of the land.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Esther 8:15

    And Mordecai went forth from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a robe of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan shouted and was glad.

  • Psalms 45:13

    The king’s daughter within the palace is all glorious: Her clothing is inwrought with gold.

  • Revelation 19:8

    And it was given unto her that she should array herself in fine linen, bright and pure: for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.

  • Revelation 19:14

    And the armies which are in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and pure.

  • Esther 5:1

    Now it came to pass on the third day, that Esther put on her royal apparel, and stood in the inner court of the king’s house, over against the king’s house: and the king sat upon his royal throne in the royal house, over against the entrance of the house.

  • Judges 8:26

    And the weight of the golden ear-rings that he requested was a thousand and seven hundred shekels of gold; besides the crescents, and the pendants, and the purple raiment that was on the kings of Midian, and besides the chains that were about their camels’ necks.

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