Proverbs 12:4

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A noble wife is the crown of her husband, but the wife who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 14:30 : 30 A tranquil spirit revives the body, but envy is rottenness to the bones.
  • Prov 19:13-14 : 13 A foolish child is the ruin of his father, and a contentious wife is like a constant dripping. 14 A house and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
  • Prov 21:9 : 9 It is better to live on a corner of the housetop than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
  • Prov 21:19 : 19 It is better to live in the wilderness than with a quarrelsome and easily-provoked woman.
  • Prov 27:15-16 : 15 A continual dripping on a rainy day– a contentious wife makes herself like that. 16 Whoever contains her has contained the wind or can grasp oil with his right hand.
  • Prov 31:10-25 : 10 The Wife of Noble Character Who can find a wife of noble character? For her value is far more than rubies. 11 Her husband’s heart has trusted her, and he does not lack the dividends. 12 She has rewarded him with good and not harm all the days of her life. 13 She sought out wool and flax, then worked happily with her hands. 14 She was like the merchant ships; she would bring in her food from afar. 15 Then she rose while it was still night, and provided food for her household and a portion to her female servants. 16 She considered a field and bought it; from her own income she planted a vineyard. 17 She clothed herself in might, and she strengthened her arms. 18 She perceived that her merchandise was good. Her lamp would not go out in the night. 19 She extended her hands to the spool, and her hands grasped the spindle. 20 She opened her hand to the poor, and extended her hands to the needy. 21 She would not fear for her household in winter, because all of her household were clothed with scarlet, 22 because she had made coverings for herself; and because her clothing was fine linen and purple. 23 Her husband is well-known in the city gate when he sits with the elders of the land. 24 She made linen garments then sold them, and traded belts to the merchants; 25 her clothing was strong and splendid; and she laughed at the time to come.
  • Hab 3:16 : 16 Habakkuk Declares His Confidence I listened and my stomach churned; the sound made my lips quiver. My frame went limp, as if my bones were decaying, and I shook as I tried to walk. I long for the day of distress to come upon the people who attack us.
  • 1 Cor 11:7 : 7 For a man should not have his head covered, since he is the image and glory of God. But the woman is the glory of the man.
  • Prov 14:1 : 1 Every wise woman has built her household, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.
  • 1 Cor 11:11 : 11 In any case, in the Lord woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman.

Similar Verses (AI)

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    8Esteem her highly and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her.

    9She will place a fair garland on your head; she will bestow a beautiful crown on you.”

  • Prov 31:10-12
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    10The Wife of Noble Character Who can find a wife of noble character? For her value is far more than rubies.

    11Her husband’s heart has trusted her, and he does not lack the dividends.

    12She has rewarded him with good and not harm all the days of her life.

  • Prov 31:25-31
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    25her clothing was strong and splendid; and she laughed at the time to come.

    26She has opened her mouth with wisdom, with loving instruction on her tongue.

    27Watching over the ways of her household, she would not eat the bread of idleness.

    28Her children have risen and called her blessed; her husband also has praised her:

    29“Many daughters have done valiantly, but you have surpassed them all!”

    30Charm is deceitful and beauty is fleeting. A woman who fears the LORD– she makes herself praiseworthy.

    31Give her credit for what she has accomplished, and let her works praise her in the city gates.

  • Prov 14:1
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    1Every wise woman has built her household, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.

  • Prov 11:16
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    16A generous woman gains honor, and ruthless men seize wealth.

  • Prov 19:13-14
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    13A foolish child is the ruin of his father, and a contentious wife is like a constant dripping.

    14A house and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.

  • Prov 31:22-23
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    22because she had made coverings for herself; and because her clothing was fine linen and purple.

    23Her husband is well-known in the city gate when he sits with the elders of the land.

  • Prov 11:22
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    22Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who rejects discretion.

  • Prov 18:22
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    22The one who has found a good wife has found what goodness is, and obtained a delightful gift from the LORD.

  • Ps 128:3-4
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    3Your wife will be like a fruitful vine in the inner rooms of your house; your children will be like olive branches, as they sit all around your table.

    4Yes indeed, the man who fears the LORD will be blessed in this way.

  • Prov 4:6
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    6Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will guard you.

  • Prov 12:3
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    3No one can be established through wickedness, but a righteous root cannot be moved.

  • Prov 30:23
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    23under an unloved woman who becomes married, and under a female servant who dispossesses her mistress.

  • Prov 31:17
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    17She clothed herself in might, and she strengthened her arms.

  • Esth 1:17
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    17For the matter concerning the queen will spread to all the women, leading them to treat their husbands with contempt, saying,‘When King Ahasuerus gave orders to bring Queen Vashti into his presence, she would not come.’

  • Prov 12:5
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    5The plans of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

  • Prov 3:15-18
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    15She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her.

    16Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.

    17Her ways are very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.

    18She is like a tree of life to those who grasp onto her, and everyone who takes hold of her will be blessed.

  • Prov 5:4
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    4but in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.

  • 1 Pet 3:4-5
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    4but the inner person of the heart, the lasting beauty of a gentle and tranquil spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.

    5For in the same way the holy women who hoped in God long ago adorned themselves by being subject to their husbands,

  • Ezek 16:32
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    32“‘Adulterous wife, who prefers strangers instead of her own husband!

  • Prov 21:9
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    9It is better to live on a corner of the housetop than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.

  • Prov 9:13
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    13The woman called Folly is brash, she is naive and does not know anything.

  • Prov 6:26
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    26for on account of a prostitute one is brought down to a loaf of bread, but the wife of another man preys on your precious life.

  • Prov 5:18
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    18May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife you married in your youth–

  • Prov 12:8
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    8A person will be praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one with a bewildered mind will be despised.

  • Prov 25:24
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    24It is better to live on a corner of the housetop than in a house in company with a quarrelsome wife.

  • Prov 16:31
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    31Gray hair is like a crown of glory; it is attained in the path of righteousness.

  • Job 31:10
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    10then let my wife turn the millstone for another man, and may other men commit adultery with her.

  • 1 Cor 11:6
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    6For if a woman will not cover her head, she should cut off her hair. But if it is disgraceful for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, she should cover her head.

  • Prov 31:15
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    15Then she rose while it was still night, and provided food for her household and a portion to her female servants.

  • Prov 27:15
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    15A continual dripping on a rainy day– a contentious wife makes herself like that.

  • Prov 21:19
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    19It is better to live in the wilderness than with a quarrelsome and easily-provoked woman.