OLD TESTAMENT

Proverbs 31:10

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Who can find a worthy woman? For her value is far above rubies.

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EXPLANATION

Verse 10. Who. The following verses are in alphabetical order. They contain a grand eulogy of Bethsabee, who repented, or of a perfect matron. Calmet.—Such are rare, though they may be found. Worthington.—Valiant; industrious.—Price. Formerly people bought their wives. Calmet.—Is. Hebrew “is far above riches (Prot. Bible.) or pearls.” Lamentations 4:7.

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Proverbs 31:10-31 form an acrostic, with each verse starting with each letter of the Hebrew alphabet, in order.

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