Verse 4

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

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.