Proverbs 31:10

Did you know that Proverbs 31:10-31 is an acrostic? Each verse begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. How neat is that. Acrostics are usually meant to be memorized. Emilee and I are going to work on memorizing this section of Scripture together.

NIV
¹⁰ A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.

NASB
¹⁰An excellent wife, who can find?
For her worth is far above jewels.

NLT
¹⁰ Who can find a virtuous and capable wife?
She is more precious than rubies.

KJ
¹⁰Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

Thoughts from Emilee and Mama:

We are precious to God. He loves us so much. As His daughters we are worth more than rubies or gold! A man who wants a godly wife may look for one that is pretty (takes care of her appearance), loving, kind, gentle, not lazy, a good housekeeper, loves children, is a good friend, and can cook. We both need to strive to be this woman. No woman is perfect but we can try hard to have these characteristics and skills. When we strive to be an excellent wife our husbands will cherish us in the same way God does; far above jewels.