King James Version
What Does Proverbs 31:11 Mean?
“The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.”
Context
9
Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
10
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
11
The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
12
She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
13
She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(11) **So that he shall have no need of spoil.—**Rather, *shall have no lack of gain. *His incomings constantly increase from the prudent care of his wife.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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