Proverbs 12:4

Holman Christian Standard Bible

⁴A capable wife^[a] is her husband’s crown,^(A)
but a wife who causes shame
is like rottenness in his bones.^(B)

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Proverbs 12:4 Or A wife of quality, or A wife of good character

Proverbs 12:4 in all English translations

Proverbs 31:10

Holman Christian Standard Bible

In Praise of a Capable Wife

¹⁰Who can find a capable wife?^[a]^(A)
She is far more precious than jewels.^[b]

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Proverbs 31:10 Or a wife of quality, or a wife of noble character
Proverbs 31:10 Vv. 10-31 form an acrostic.

Proverbs 31:10 in all English translations

Song of Solomon 6:8-9

Holman Christian Standard Bible

⁸There are 60 queens
and 80 concubines^(A)
and young women^[a] without number.
⁹But my dove,^(B) my virtuous one, is unique;^(C)
she is the favorite of her mother,
perfect to the one who gave her birth.
Women see her and declare her fortunate;^(D)
queens and concubines also, and they sing her praises: