The VIRTUOUS woman

 Proverbs 31:1

King James Version

31 The words of king Lemuel, 

the prophecy that his mother taught him.

Who is king Lemuel?

What did his mother teach him?

Here's what the Bible says:

Proverbs 31:10-31

King James Version

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.

14 She is like the merchants' ships; 

she bringeth her food from afar.

15 She riseth also while it is yet night, 

and giveth meat to her household, 

and a portion to her maidens.

16 She considereth a field, 

and buyeth it: 

with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

17 She girdeth her loins with strength, 

and strengtheneth her arms.

18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: 

her candle goeth not out by night.

19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, 

and her hands hold the distaff.

20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; 

yea, she reacheth forth 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 maketh herself coverings of tapestry; 

her clothing is silk and purple.

23 Her husband is known in the gates, 

when he sitteth among the elders of the land.

24 She maketh fine linen, 

and selleth it; 

and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

25 Strength and honour are her clothing; 

and she shall rejoice in time to come.

26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; 

and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, 

and eateth not the bread of idleness.

28 Her children arise up, 

and call her blessed; 

her husband also, 

and he praiseth her.

29 Many daughters have done virtuously, 

but thou excellest them all.

30 Favour is deceitful, 

and beauty is vain: 

but a woman that feareth the Lord, 

she shall be praised.

31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; 

and let her own works praise her in the gates.

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A PRUDENT wife

WORD study

A PRUDENT wife

 Proverbs 19:14

King James Version

14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: 

and a prudent wife is from the Lord.

What is a prudent wife?

What does "prudent" mean?

Let's turn to the Bible versions, that we may understand.

Proverbs 19:14

Amplified Bible

House and wealth are the inheritance from fathers,

But a wise, understanding, and sensible wife is [a gift and blessing] from the Lord.

Proverbs 19:14

Common English Bible

14 House and riches are an inheritance from one’s ancestors,

    but an insightful wife is from the Lord.

Proverbs 19:14

Complete Jewish Bible

14 A house and wealth are inherited from ancestors,

    but a sensible wife is from Adonai.

Proverbs 19:14

Easy-to-Read Version

14 People receive houses and money from their parents, but a good wife is a gift from the Lord.

Proverbs 19:14

Evangelical Heritage Version

14 Home and wealth are an inheritance from fathers,

but a wife with good sense is from the Lord.

Proverbs 19:14

International Children’s Bible

14 Houses and wealth are inherited from parents.

    But a wise wife is a gift from the Lord.

Proverbs 19:14

Living Bible

14 A father can give his sons homes and riches, but only the Lord can give them understanding wives.

Proverbs 19:14

The Message

14 House and land are handed down from parents,

    but a congenial spouse comes straight from God.

Proverbs 19:14

New Life Version

14 House and riches are handed down from fathers, but an understanding wife is from the Lord.

Mishle 19:14

Orthodox Jewish Bible

14 Bais and hon (wealth) are the nachalah avot, and a prudent isha (wife) is from Hashem.

In SUMMARY, a "prudent" wife means:

a wise, understanding, and sensible wife

an insightful wife

a sensible wife

a good wife

a wife with good sense

a wise wife

understanding wives

a congenial spouse

an understanding wife

a prudent isha (wife)

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BASIS for BIBLE versions

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GODLY women

 Proverbs 31:30

King James Version

30 Favour is deceitful, 

and beauty is vain: 

but a woman that feareth the Lord, 

she shall be praised.

What is a godly woman?

What makes her so?

Scripture has the answers:

Proverbs 11:16

King James Version

16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: 

and strong men retain riches.

Proverbs 12:4

King James Version

4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: 

but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

Proverbs 19:14

King James Version

14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: 

and a prudent wife is from the Lord.

Proverbs 31:10

King James Version

10 Who can find a virtuous woman? 

for her price is far above rubies.

Luke 10:38-42

King James Version

38 Now it came to pass, 

as they went, 

that he entered into a certain village: 

and a certain woman named Martha 

received him into her house.

39 And she had a sister called Mary, 

which also sat at Jesus' feet, 

and heard his word.

40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, 

and came to him, 

and said, 

Lord, 

dost thou not care 

that my sister hath left me to serve alone? 

bid her therefore that she help me.

41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, 

Martha, Martha, 

thou art careful and troubled about many things:

42 But one thing is needful: 

and Mary hath chosen that good part, 

which shall not be taken away from her.

John 8:10-11

King James Version

10 When Jesus had lifted up himself, 

and saw none but the woman, 

he said unto her, 

Woman, 

where are those thine accusers? 

hath no man condemned thee?

11 She said, 

No man, Lord. 

And Jesus said unto her, 

Neither do I condemn thee: 

go, and sin no more.

Ephesians 5:22-24

King James Version

22 Wives, 

submit yourselves unto your own husbands, 

as unto the Lord.

23 For the husband is the head of the wife, 

even as Christ is the head of the church: 

and he is the saviour of the body.

24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, 

so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.

Colossians 3:18

King James Version

18 Wives, 

submit yourselves unto your own husbands, 

as it is fit in the Lord.

1 Timothy 2:9-10

King James Version

9 In like manner also, 

that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, 

with shamefacedness and sobriety; 

not with broided hair, 

or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

10 But (which becometh women professing godliness)

 with good works.

1 Timothy 2:11-15

King James Version

11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.

12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, 

nor to usurp authority over the man, 

but to be in silence.

13 For Adam was first formed, 

then Eve.

14 And Adam was not deceived, 

but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.

15 Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, 

if they continue in faith and charity 

and holiness with sobriety.

1 Timothy 3:11

King James Version

11 Even so must their wives be grave, 

not slanderers, 

sober, 

faithful in all things.

Titus 2:3-5

King James Version

3 The aged women likewise, 

that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, 

not false accusers, 

not given to much wine, 

teachers of good things;

4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, 

to love their husbands, 

to love their children,

5 To be discreet, 

chaste, 

keepers at home, 

good, 

obedient to their own husbands, 

that the word of God be not blasphemed.

1 Peter 3:1

King James Version

3 Likewise, 

ye wives, 

be in subjection to your own husbands; 

that, if any obey not the word, 

they also may without the word be won 

by the conversation of the wives;

1 Peter 3:3-5

King James Version

3 Whose adorning 

let it not be that outward adorning 

of plaiting the hair, 

and of wearing of gold, 

or of putting on of apparel;

4 But let it be the hidden man of the heart,

 in that which is not corruptible, 

even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, 

which is in the sight of God of great price.

5 For after this manner in the old time 

the holy women also, 

who trusted in God, 

adorned themselves, 

being in subjection unto their own husbands:

Turn to the next post to know more about a "prudent" wife.

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GODLY men

Titus 2:11-12

King James Version

11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation 

hath appeared to all men,

12 Teaching us that, 

denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, 

we should live soberly, 

righteously, 

and godly, 

in this present world;

What is a godly man?

How shall he be defined?

What must he do?

What must he be?

The Bible is full of instruction, but here are a few answers:

Psalm 112:1

King James Version

112 Praise ye the Lord. 

Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, 

that delighteth greatly in his commandments.

Psalm 112:4

King James Version

4 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: 

he is gracious, 

and full of compassion, 

and righteous.

Psalm 112:5-9

King James Version

5 A good man sheweth favour, 

and lendeth: 

he will guide his affairs with discretion.

6 Surely he shall not be moved for ever: 

the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: 

his heart is fixed, 

trusting in the Lord.

8 His heart is established, 

he shall not be afraid, 

until he see his desire upon his enemies.

9 He hath dispersed, 

he hath given to the poor; 

his righteousness endureth for ever; 

his horn shall be exalted with honour.

Psalm 119:9

King James Version

9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? 

by taking heed thereto according to thy word.

Proverbs 20:3

King James Version

3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: 

but every fool will be meddling.

Proverbs 20:5

King James Version

5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; 

but a man of understanding will draw it out.

Proverbs 20:6

King James Version

6 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: 

but a faithful man who can find?

Proverbs 20:7

King James Version

7 The just man walketh in his integrity: 

his children are blessed after him.

Proverbs 20:27

King James Version

27 The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, 

searching all the inward parts of the belly.

Proverbs 20:28

King James Version

28 Mercy and truth preserve the king: 

and his throne is upholden by mercy.

Proverbs 27:17

King James Version

17 Iron sharpeneth iron; 

so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

Proverbs 31:8-9

King James Version

8 Open thy mouth for the dumb 

in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.

9 Open thy mouth, 

judge righteously, 

and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

Micah 6:8

King James Version

8 He hath shewed thee, 

O man, 

what is good; 

and what doth the Lord require of thee, 

but to do justly, 

and to love mercy, 

and to walk humbly with thy God?

Matthew 5:28

King James Version

28 But I say unto you, 

That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her 

hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Romans 12:1-2

King James Version

12 I beseech you therefore, brethren, 

by the mercies of God, 

that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, 

holy, 

acceptable unto God, 

which is your reasonable service.

2 And be not conformed to this world: 

but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, 

that ye may prove what is that good, 

and acceptable, 

and perfect, 

will of God.

1 Corinthians 13:11

King James Version

11 When I was a child, 

I spake as a child, 

I understood as a child, 

I thought as a child: 

but when I became a man, 

I put away childish things.

1 Corinthians 16:13-14

King James Version

13 Watch ye, 

stand fast in the faith, 

quit you like men, 

be strong.

14 Let all your things be done with charity.

Galatians 1:10

King James Version

10 For do I now persuade men, 

or God? 

or do I seek to please men? 

for if I yet pleased men, 

I should not be the servant of Christ.

Ephesians 5:28

King James Version

28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. 

He that loveth his wife loveth himself.

Colossians 3:19

King James Version

19 Husbands, 

love your wives, 

and be not bitter against them.

1 Timothy 2:8

King James Version

8 I will therefore that men pray every where, 

lifting up holy hands, 

without wrath and doubting.

1 Timothy 3:2

King James Version

2 A bishop then must be blameless, 

the husband of one wife, 

vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, 

given to hospitality, 

apt to teach;

1 Timothy 3:12

King James Version

12 Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, 

ruling their children and their own houses well.

1 Timothy 5:1

King James Version

5 Rebuke not an elder, 

but intreat him as a father; 

and the younger men as brethren;

1 Timothy 5:8

King James Version

8 But if any provide not for his own, 

and specially for those of his own house, 

he hath denied the faith, 

and is worse than an infidel.

1 Timothy 6:11

King James Version

11 But thou, 

O man of God, 

flee these things; 

and follow after righteousness, 

godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

Titus 2:1-2

King James Version

2 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:

2 That the aged men be sober, 

grave, temperate, sound in faith, 

in charity, in patience.

Titus 2:6-8

King James Version

6 Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.

7 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: 

in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

8 Sound speech, 

that cannot be condemned; 

that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, 

having no evil thing to say of you.

James 5:12

King James Version

12 But above all things, 

my brethren, 

swear not, 

neither by heaven, 

neither by the earth, 

neither by any other oath: 

but let your yea be yea; 

and your nay, nay; 

lest ye fall into condemnation.

1 Peter 3:7

King James Version

7 Likewise, ye husbands, 

dwell with them according to knowledge, 

giving honour unto the wife, 

as unto the weaker vessel, 

and as being heirs together of the grace of life;

 that your prayers be not hindered.

1 Peter 5:2-4

King James Version

2 Feed the flock of God which is among you, 

taking the oversight thereof, 

not by constraint, 

but willingly; 

not for filthy lucre, 

but of a ready mind;

3 Neither as being lords over God's heritage, 

but being examples to the flock.

4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, 

ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.

1 Peter 5:5-7

King James Version

5 Likewise, ye younger, 

submit yourselves unto the elder. 

Yea, all of you be subject one to another, 

and be clothed with humility: 

for God resisteth the proud, 

and giveth grace to the humble.

6 Humble yourselves therefore 

under the mighty hand of God, 

that he may exalt you in due time:

7 Casting all your care upon him; 

for he careth for you.

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What is GODLINESS?

1 Timothy 3:16

King James Version

16 And without controversy 

great is the mystery of godliness: 

God was manifest in the flesh, 

justified in the Spirit, 

seen of angels, 

preached unto the Gentiles, 

believed on in the world, 

received up into glory.

Who better to define "godliness" than Scripture?

Here's were SPIRIT led me:

Deuteronomy 7:9

King James Version

9 Know therefore that the Lord thy God, 

he is God, 

the faithful God, 

which keepeth covenant and mercy 

with them that love him 

and keep his commandments 

to a thousand generations;

Psalm 1:1-3

King James Version

1 Blessed is the man that walketh not 

in the counsel of the ungodly, 

nor standeth in the way of sinners, 

nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; 

and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, 

that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; 

his leaf also shall not wither; 

and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

Micah 6:8

King James Version

8 He hath shewed thee, 

O man, 

what is good; 

and what doth the Lord require of thee, 

but to do justly, 

and to love mercy, 

and to walk humbly with thy God?

Matthew 4:4

King James Version

4 But he answered and said, 

It is written, 

Man shall not live by bread alone, 

but by every word that proceedeth 

out of the mouth of God.

Matthew 5:48

King James Version

48 Be ye therefore perfect, 

even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

Matthew 6:33

King James Version

33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, 

and his righteousness; 

and all these things shall be added unto you.

Matthew 18:3

King James Version

3 And said, 

Verily I say unto you, 

Except ye be converted, 

and become as little children, 

ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Mark 12:29-30

King James Version

29 And Jesus answered him, 

The first of all the commandments is, 

Hear, O Israel; 

The Lord our God is one Lord:

30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, 

and with all thy soul, 

and with all thy mind, 

and with all thy strength: 

this is the first commandment.

Mark 12:31

King James Version

31 And the second is like, 

namely this, 

Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 

There is none other commandment greater than these.

Luke 21:36

King James Version

36 Watch ye therefore, 

and pray always, 

that ye may be accounted worthy to escape 

all these things that shall come to pass, 

and to stand before the Son of man.

John 3:5-7

King James Version

5 Jesus answered, 

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, 

Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, 

he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; 

and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, 

Ye must be born again.

John 12:26

King James Version

26 If any man serve me, 

let him follow me; 

and where I am, 

there shall also my servant be: 

if any man serve me, 

him will my Father honour.

Acts 2:38

King James Version

38 Then Peter said unto them, 

Repent, 

and be baptized every one of you 

in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, 

and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Acts 17:30

King James Version

30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; 

but now commandeth all men every where to repent:

Romans 5:2-5

King James Version

2 By whom also we have access by faith 

into this grace wherein we stand, 

and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

3 And not only so, 

but we glory in tribulations also: 

knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

4 And patience, experience; 

and experience, hope:

5 And hope maketh not ashamed; 

because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts 

by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

Romans 12:1

King James Version

12 I beseech you therefore, brethren, 

by the mercies of God, 

that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, 

holy, 

acceptable unto God, 

which is your reasonable service.

Romans 12:2

King James Version

2 And be not conformed to this world: 

but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, 

that ye may prove what is that good, 

and acceptable, 

and perfect, 

will of God.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

King James Version

19 What? 

know ye not that your body 

is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, 

which ye have of God, 

and ye are not your own?

20 For ye are bought with a price: 

therefore glorify God in your body, 

and in your spirit, 

which are God's.

2 Corinthians 7:1

King James Version

7 Having therefore these promises, 

dearly beloved, 

let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness 

of the flesh and spirit, 

perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

2 Corinthians 10:5

King James Version

5 Casting down imaginations, 

and every high thing that exalteth itself 

against the knowledge of God, 

and bringing into captivity every thought 

to the obedience of Christ;

Galatians 2:20

King James Version

20 I am crucified with Christ: 

nevertheless I live; 

yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: 

and the life which I now live in the flesh 

I live by the faith of the Son of God, 

who loved me, 

and gave himself for me.

Philippians 2:3-6

King James Version

3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; 

but in lowliness of mind 

let each esteem other better than themselves.

4 Look not every man on his own things, 

but every man also on the things of others.

5 Let this mind be in you, 

which was also in Christ Jesus:

6 Who, 

being in the form of God, 

thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

Colossians 3:10

King James Version

10 And have put on the new man, 

which is renewed in knowledge 

after the image of him that created him:

1 Timothy 2:1-2

King James Version

2 I exhort therefore, that, 

first of all, 

supplications, prayers, intercessions, 

and giving of thanks, 

be made for all men;

2 For kings, 

and for all that are in authority; 

that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life 

in all godliness and honesty.

1 Timothy 4:8

King James Version

8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: 

but godliness is profitable unto all things, 

having promise of the life that now is, 

and of that which is to come.

1 Timothy 4:7-8

King James Version

7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, 

and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.

8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: 

but godliness is profitable unto all things, 

having promise of the life that now is, 

and of that which is to come.

1 Timothy 6:6-8

King James Version

6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.

7 For we brought nothing into this world, 

and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

1 Timothy 6:17-19

King James Version

17 Charge them that are rich in this world, 

that they be not highminded, 

nor trust in uncertain riches, 

but in the living God, 

who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

18 That they do good, 

that they be rich in good works, 

ready to distribute, 

willing to communicate;

19 Laying up in store for themselves 

a good foundation against the time to come, 

that they may lay hold on eternal life.

Hebrews 12:28-29

King James Version

28 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom 

which cannot be moved, 

let us have grace, 

whereby we may serve God acceptably 

with reverence and godly fear:

29 For our God is a consuming fire.

James 1:27

King James Version

27 Pure religion 

and undefiled before God and the Father is this, 

To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, 

and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

1 Peter 5:6-7

King James Version

6 Humble yourselves therefore 

under the mighty hand of God, 

that he may exalt you in due time:

7 Casting all your care upon him; 

for he careth for you.

2 Peter 1:5-8

King James Version

5 And beside this, 

giving all diligence, 

add to your faith virtue; 

and to virtue knowledge;

6 And to knowledge temperance; 

and to temperance patience; 

and to patience godliness;

7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; 

and to brotherly kindness charity.

8 For if these things be in you, 

and abound, 

they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful 

in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Peter 3:11-12

King James Version

11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, 

what manner of persons ought ye to be 

in all holy conversation and godliness,

12 Looking for and hasting 

unto the coming of the day of God, 

wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, 

and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?

1 John 4:7

King James Version

7 Beloved, 

let us love one another: 

for love is of God; 

and every one that loveth is born of God, 

and knoweth God.

1 John 4:16

King James Version

16 And we have known and believed the love 

that God hath to us. 

God is love; 

and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, 

and God in him.

Jude 20-21

King James Version

20 But ye, beloved, 

building up yourselves on your most holy faith, 

praying in the Holy Ghost,

21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, 

looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ 

unto eternal life.

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