Proverbs 31:16

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

She considered a field and bought it; from her own income she planted a vineyard.

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Referenced Verses

  • Josh 15:18 : 18 One time Achsah came and charmed her father so that she could ask him for some land. When she got down from her donkey, Caleb said to her,“What would you like?”
  • Song 8:12 : 12 My vineyard, which belongs to me, is at my disposal alone. The thousand shekels belong to you, O Solomon, and two hundred shekels belong to those who maintain it for its fruit.
  • Matt 13:44 : 44 Parables on the Kingdom of Heaven“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure, hidden in a field, that a person found and hid. Then because of joy he went and sold all that he had and bought that field.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 31:17-31
    15 verses
    84%

    17She clothed herself in might, and she strengthened her arms.

    18She perceived that her merchandise was good. Her lamp would not go out in the night.

    19She extended her hands to the spool, and her hands grasped the spindle.

    20She opened her hand to the poor, and extended her hands to the needy.

    21She would not fear for her household in winter, because all of her household were clothed with scarlet,

    22because she had made coverings for herself; and because her clothing was fine linen and purple.

    23Her husband is well-known in the city gate when he sits with the elders of the land.

    24She made linen garments then sold them, and traded belts to the merchants;

    25her clothing was strong and splendid; and she laughed at the time to come.

    26She has opened her mouth with wisdom, with loving instruction on her tongue.

    27Watching over the ways of her household, she would not eat the bread of idleness.

    28Her children have risen and called her blessed; her husband also has praised her:

    29“Many daughters have done valiantly, but you have surpassed them all!”

    30Charm is deceitful and beauty is fleeting. A woman who fears the LORD– she makes herself praiseworthy.

    31Give her credit for what she has accomplished, and let her works praise her in the city gates.

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    10The Wife of Noble Character Who can find a wife of noble character? For her value is far more than rubies.

    11Her husband’s heart has trusted her, and he does not lack the dividends.

    12She has rewarded him with good and not harm all the days of her life.

    13She sought out wool and flax, then worked happily with her hands.

    14She was like the merchant ships; she would bring in her food from afar.

    15Then she rose while it was still night, and provided food for her household and a portion to her female servants.

  • 8yet it would prepare its food in the summer; it gathered at the harvest what it will eat.

  • Prov 3:15-18
    4 verses
    72%

    15She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her.

    16Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.

    17Her ways are very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.

    18She is like a tree of life to those who grasp onto her, and everyone who takes hold of her will be blessed.

  • 1Every wise woman has built her household, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.

  • 16A generous woman gains honor, and ruthless men seize wealth.

  • 37They cultivated fields, and planted vineyards, which yielded a harvest of fruit.

  • Ps 128:2-3
    2 verses
    69%

    2You will eat what you worked so hard to grow. You will be blessed and secure.

    3Your wife will be like a fruitful vine in the inner rooms of your house; your children will be like olive branches, as they sit all around your table.

  • 5Once again you will plant vineyards on the hills of Samaria. Those who plant them will once again enjoy their fruit.

  • Prov 4:8-9
    2 verses
    68%

    8Esteem her highly and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her.

    9She will place a fair garland on your head; she will bestow a beautiful crown on you.”

  • 30You will be engaged to a woman and another man will rape her. You will build a house but not live in it. You will plant a vineyard but not even begin to use it.

  • 14A house and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.

  • 2She has prepared her meat, she has mixed her wine; she also has arranged her table.

  • Eccl 2:4-5
    2 verses
    67%

    4Futility of Materialism I increased my possessions: I built houses for myself; I planted vineyards for myself.

    5I designed royal gardens and parks for myself, and I planted all kinds of fruit trees in them.

  • 22The one who has found a good wife has found what goodness is, and obtained a delightful gift from the LORD.

  • 23under an unloved woman who becomes married, and under a female servant who dispossesses her mistress.

  • 15the root your right hand planted, the shoot you made to grow!

  • 32“‘Adulterous wife, who prefers strangers instead of her own husband!

  • 11Solomon’s Vineyard and the Beloved’s VineyardThe Beloved to Her Lover: Solomon had a vineyard at Baal-Hamon; he leased out the vineyard to those who maintained it. Each was to bring a thousand shekels of silver for its fruit.

  • 6Sow your seed in the morning, and do not stop working until the evening; for you do not know which activity will succeed– whether this one or that one, or whether both will prosper equally.

  • 14And she has sat down at the door of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city,

  • 5He took one of the seedlings of the land, placed it in a cultivated plot; a shoot by abundant water, like a willow he planted it.

  • 27Establish your work outside and get your fields ready; afterward build your house.

  • 4A noble wife is the crown of her husband, but the wife who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones.

  • 8In a good field, by abundant waters, it was planted to grow branches, bear fruit, and become a beautiful vine.