Proverbs 31:28
What does Proverbs 31:28 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 31:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Proverbs 31:28 means
This verse beautifully captures the deep appreciation and respect the worthy woman receives from her immediate family. "Her children rise up, and call her blessed" means they honor, respect, and verbally affirm her extraordinary efforts and character. Similarly, her husband publicly joins in this praise, calling her blessed. This illustrates that her diligence, wisdom, and love are profoundly recognized and valued by those closest to her, affirming the impact of her virtuous life within her own home.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Her children rise up, and call her blessed; Her husbandalso, and he praiseth her, saying:
KJV
King James Version · 1611Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Her children rise up, and call her blessed; Her husbandalso, and he praiseth her, saying:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Her children get up and give her honour, and her husband gives her praise, saying,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Her sons have risen up, and pronounce her happy, Her husband, and he praiseth her,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Her children rose up, and called her blessed: her husband, and he praised her.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband [also], and he praiseth her:
Context
Following the specifics of her diligent household management (verse 27), this verse describes the positive outcome of her virtuous life: the direct and heartfelt praise from her children and husband. This serves as an immediate, personal validation of her worthiness, setting the stage for her husband's more elaborate commendation in the subsequent verse.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Song of Solomon 7:1
How beautiful are thy feet in sandals, O prince’s daughter! Thy rounded thighs are like jewels, The work of the hands of a skilful workman.
- Proverbs 31:1
The words of king Lemuel; the oracle which his mother taught him.
- Psalms 116:16
O Jehovah, truly I am thy servant: I am thy servant, the son of thy handmaid; Thou hast loosed my bonds.
- Isaiah 62:4
Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzi-bah, and thy land Beulah; for Jehovah delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married.
- 2 Timothy 3:15
and that from a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
- 2 Timothy 1:5
having been reminded of the unfeigned faith that is in thee; which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and, I am persuaded, in thee also.
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