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Saturday, April 20th, 2024
the Third Week after Easter
the Third Week after Easter
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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 11:22; Proverbs 12:4; Proverbs 14:1; Proverbs 18:22; Proverbs 19:13-14; Proverbs 21:9; Proverbs 21:19; Proverbs 27:15-16; Proverbs 31:10-31
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31 verses • Page 1 of 2
Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion.
Proverbs 11:22
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion.
A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.
Proverbs 12:4
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.
The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.
Proverbs 14:1
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.
He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD.
Proverbs 18:22
- Variant Count: None (0%)
He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.
A foolish son is his father's ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.
Proverbs 19:13
- Variant Count: 6 (28%)
A foolish child is a father's ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like the constant dripping of a leaky roof.
Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
Proverbs 19:14
- Variant Count: None (0%)
Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.
Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
Proverbs 21:9
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and ill-tempered wife.
Proverbs 21:19
- Variant Count: 2 (14%)
Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife.
A quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping on a rainy day;
Proverbs 27:15
- Variant Count: 7 (46%)
A quarrelsome wife is like the dripping of a leaky roof in a rainstorm;
restraining her is like restraining the wind or grasping oil with the hand.
Proverbs 27:16
- Variant Count: 1 (7%)
restraining her is like restraining the wind or grasping oil with the hand.
A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
Proverbs 31:10
- Variant Count: 5 (21%)
Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
Proverbs 31:11
- Variant Count: 1 (7%)
Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.
Proverbs 31:12
- Variant Count: 1 (7%)
She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.
She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.
Proverbs 31:13
- Variant Count: 1 (9%)
She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.
She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.
Proverbs 31:14
- Variant Count: 1 (8%)
She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.
She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls.
Proverbs 31:15
- Variant Count: 4 (19%)
She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants.
She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
Proverbs 31:16
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.
Proverbs 31:17
- Variant Count: 1 (7%)
She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.
She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.
Proverbs 31:18
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.
In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
Proverbs 31:19
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
Proverbs 31:20
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
Proverbs 31:21
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
Proverbs 31:22
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
Proverbs 31:23
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.
Proverbs 31:24
- Variant Count: 1 (7%)
She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
Proverbs 31:25
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
Proverbs 31:26
- Variant Count: 1 (8%)
She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Proverbs 31:27
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:
Proverbs 31:28
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:
"Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all."
Proverbs 31:29
- Variant Count: 3 (27%)
"Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all."
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
Proverbs 31:30
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
Proverbs 31:31
- Variant Count: 8 (38%)
Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
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