Proverbs 12:4

Webster's Bible (1833)

A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, But a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 14:30 : 30 The life of the body is a heart at peace, But envy rots the bones.
  • Prov 19:13-14 : 13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father. A wife's quarrels are a continual dripping. 14 House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, But a prudent wife is from Yahweh.
  • Prov 21:9 : 9 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than to share a house with a contentious woman.
  • Prov 21:19 : 19 It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman.
  • Prov 27:15-16 : 15 A continual dropping on a rainy day And a contentious wife are alike: 16 Restraining her is like restraining the wind, Or like grasping oil in his right hand.
  • Prov 31:10-25 : 10 Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband trusts in her. He shall have no lack of gain. 12 She does him good, and not harm, All the days of her life. 13 She seeks wool and flax, And works eagerly with her hands. 14 She is like the merchant ships. She brings her bread from afar. 15 She rises also while it is yet night, Gives food to her household, And portions for her servant girls. 16 She considers a field, and buys it. With the fruit of her hands, she plants a vineyard. 17 She girds her loins with strength, And makes her arms strong. 18 She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp doesn't go out by night. 19 She lays her hands to the distaff, And her hands hold the spindle. 20 She opens her arms to the poor; Yes, she extends her hands to the needy. 21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household; For all her household are clothed with scarlet. 22 She makes for herself carpets of tapestry. Her clothing is fine linen and purple. 23 Her husband is respected in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land. 24 She makes linen garments and sells them, And delivers sashes to the merchant. 25 Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come.
  • Hab 3:16 : 16 I heard, and my body trembled. My lips quivered at the voice. Rottenness enters into my bones, and I tremble in my place, Because I must wait quietly for the day of trouble, For the coming up of the people who invade us.
  • 1 Cor 11:7 : 7 For a man indeed ought not to have his head covered, because he is the image and glory of God, but the woman is the glory of the man.
  • Prov 14:1 : 1 Every wise woman builds her house, But the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
  • 1 Cor 11:11 : 11 Nevertheless, neither is the woman independent of the man, nor the man independent of the woman, in the Lord.

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  • Prov 31:10-12
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    10Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies.

    11The heart of her husband trusts in her. He shall have no lack of gain.

    12She does him good, and not harm, All the days of her life.

  • Prov 31:25-31
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    25Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come.

    26She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue.

    27She looks well to the ways of her household, And doesn't eat the bread of idleness.

    28Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her:

    29"Many women do noble things, But you excel them all."

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  • Prov 19:13-14
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    13A foolish son is the calamity of his father. A wife's quarrels are a continual dripping.

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  • Prov 31:22-23
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    22She makes for herself carpets of tapestry. Her clothing is fine linen and purple.

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  • Prov 11:22
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    22Like a gold ring in a pig's snout, Is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.

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    22Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, And obtains favor of Yahweh.

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    3Your wife will be as a fruitful vine, In the innermost parts of your house; Your children like olive plants, Around your table.

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    3A man shall not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

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    23For an unloved woman when she is married; And a handmaid who is heir to her mistress.

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    17For this deed of the queen will come abroad to all women, to make their husbands contemptible in their eyes, when it shall be reported, The king Ahasuerus commanded Vashti the queen to be brought in before him, but she didn't come.

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    5The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

  • Prov 3:15-18
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    15She is more precious than rubies. None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her.

    16Length of days is in her right hand. In her left hand are riches and honor.

    17Her ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace.

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  • 1 Pet 3:4-5
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    4but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious.

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    13The foolish woman is loud, Undisciplined, and knows nothing.

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    18Let your spring be blessed. Rejoice in the wife of your youth.

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    8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, But he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

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    24It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than to share a house with a contentious woman.

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    31Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.

  • Job 31:10
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    10Then let my wife grind for another, And let others sleep with her.

  • 1 Cor 11:6
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    6For if a woman is not covered, let her also be shorn. But if it is shameful for a woman to be shorn or shaved, let her be covered.

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    15She rises also while it is yet night, Gives food to her household, And portions for her servant girls.

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    15A continual dropping on a rainy day And a contentious wife are alike:

  • Prov 21:19
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    19It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman.