Proverbs 31:31
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
Context
This verse from Proverbs Chapter 31 connects to 10 cross-references. The Words of King Lemuel taught by his mother: warnings against women and wine that could destroy rulers, and urging defense of the poor and needy. The book concludes with the famous acrostic poem of the excellent wife who manages …
Other Translations
Give her of the fruit of her hands; And let her works praise her in the gates.
Give ye to her of the fruit of her hands, And her works do praise her in the gates!
Give her credit for what her hands have made: let her be praised by her works in the public place.
Cross References
She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath …
For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye …
Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all …
Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.
And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord …
For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.
Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.