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A worthy woman is the crown of her husband; But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Virtuous - The word implies the virtue of earnestness, or strength of character, rather than of simple chastity.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

A virtuous woman. —Literally, of power, that is, of ability and character, like the wife described in Proverbs 31:10, or …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

A virtuous woman [is] a crown to her husband
One that is loving and chaste, constant and faithful, obsequious and su…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

A wife who is pious, prudent, and attends well to the ways of her household, who is conscientious about her duty and can bear crosses; such a woman…

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