Proverbs 31 Man

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Proverbs 31 is normally concentrated on the values of a good wife/woman, but it says that its "A wife of a noble character", so in other words we guys have to be of nobility to catch a valuable woman like that.

Peace out.
 
Ummm... nice play on words, but it's actually talking about a woman's character. I have a feeling you know that, but others might be mislead. ;)

HOWEVER, even if that were the case, remember that christians are joint heirs with Jesus (Ephesians 3), so a CHRISTIAN man IS nobility, as is a godly woman.:)
 
Wow Jullianna, you're beautiful!!! This is the first time I've seen your pic. Wow again...well, x 10000000

Well, its not a play on words, its common sense, if a Proverbs 31 wife is described like that then she would only want a noble character as a husband, or in other words only men that have noble characters can win her over as a wife.

Does that make sense?
 
Thank you for the kind words. :)

Not sure what version you are using, but none of these versions have the "a" or refer to a man.

New International Version (©1984)
A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.

New Living Translation (©2007)
Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies.
English Standard Version (©2001)
An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.
New American Standard Bible (©1995)
An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels.
King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English (©2010)
Who finds a diligent woman? For she is precious beyond incomparable precious stones.
GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
"Who can find a wife with a strong character? She is worth far more than jewels.
King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
American King James Version
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
American Standard Version
A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies.
Bible in Basic English
Who may make discovery of a woman of virtue? For her price is much higher than jewels.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who shall find a valiant woman? far and from the uttermost coasts is the price of her.
Darby Bible Translation
Who can find a woman of worth? for her price is far above rubies.
English Revised Version
A virtuous woman who can find? for her price is far above rubies.
Webster's Bible Translation
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
World English Bible
Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies. Young's Literal Translation
A woman of worth who doth find? Yea, far above rubies is her price.


In any event, if christian men seek christian women, both are nobility per scripture :)
 
Jullianna said:
Thank you for the kind words. :)

Not sure what version you are using, but none of these versions have the "a" or refer to a man.

New International Version (©1984)
A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.

New Living Translation (©2007)
Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies.
English Standard Version (©2001)
An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.
New American Standard Bible (©1995)
An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels.
King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English (©2010)
Who finds a diligent woman? For she is precious beyond incomparable precious stones.
GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
"Who can find a wife with a strong character? She is worth far more than jewels.
King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
American King James Version
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
American Standard Version
A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies.
Bible in Basic English
Who may make discovery of a woman of virtue? For her price is much higher than jewels.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who shall find a valiant woman? far and from the uttermost coasts is the price of her.
Darby Bible Translation
Who can find a woman of worth? for her price is far above rubies.
English Revised Version
A virtuous woman who can find? for her price is far above rubies.
Webster's Bible Translation
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
World English Bible
Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies. Young's Literal Translation
A woman of worth who doth find? Yea, far above rubies is her price.


In any event, if christian men seek christian women, both are nobility per scripture :)
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Please , one more versión, i don't quité have a grip on that verse yet :D

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Seriously, I understand what Robinmate (get it, Batman? :D ) said . Nobility in a woman is reciprocal thought of.what a man seeeks. An inductive perspective, Robinmate :)
 
LOL Green. Just wanted to be sure I wasn't missing anything in MY Bible :)

I get Batman's point too. Was just troubled by an addition to scripture.
 
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You know..it figures. Women get one good passage in the OT and you guys wanna take that too! ;)
 
My pleasure Jullianne.

Proverbs 31vs 10 (NIV) says "10 [b]A wife of noble character who can find? "

Proverbs 31vs10 (NIVUK says "10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies."

But Im sure you know what I mean.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Peace.
 
Thanks, Batman. Glad to know it was just a typo and that you did not intentionally add to the scripture to make it appear that it was about a guy. :)
 
Actually Solomon did describe the Man of Noble Character. It's not localized to one chapter, but it's scattered throughout Proverbs.

A wise man will hear and increase in learning, And a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel. Pro 1:5
Reprove a wise man and he will love you. Pro 9:8
Give instruction to a wise man and he will be still wiser, Teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning. Pro 9:9
...a man of understanding holds his peace. Pro 11:12
The generous man will be prosperous, And he who waters will himself be watered. Pro 11:25
A good man will obtain favor from the LORD. Pro 12:2
A wise man is he who listens to counsel. Pro 12:15
A prudent man overlooks an insult. Pro 12:16
A righteous man hates falsehood... Pro 13:5
Every prudent man acts with knowledge. Pro 13:16
He who walks with wise men will be wise. Pro 13:20
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children. Pro 13:22
The sensible man considers his steps. Proverbs 14:15
A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil. Pro 14:16
He who is slow to anger has great understanding. Pro 14:29
A man of understanding walks straight. Pro 15:21
...he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. Pro 17:27
House and riches are the inheritance from fathers. Pr 19:14
What is desirable in a man is his kindness. Pro 19:22
A righteous man who walks in his integrity-- How blessed are his sons after him. Pro 20:7
A wise man scales the city of the mighty And brings down the stronghold in which they trust. Pro 21:22
A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself... Pro 22:3, 27:12
A wise man is strong, And a man of knowledge increases power. Pro 24:5
For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again, But the wicked stumble in time of calamity. Pro 24:16
A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished. Pro 28:20
A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back. Pro 29:11

Many modern translations use the word PERSON in these verses, but older translations use MAN or HE. It's true that these verses also apply to women. Likewise, many of the traits used to describe the Pr 31 woman also apply to men. Case in point, a virtuous wife will do her husband "good." As believers, men and women are admonished to "do good" to our enemies (Lu 6:27, 35). Hebrews 13:16 is another example where Christians are admonished to "do good" and to share with others. The virtuous woman is hard working and not idle. Apostle Paul proclaimed the value of hard work and sternly warned men (and women) not to be idle (2 Th 3:6-12). The virtuous woman's words are wise and kind. Likewise, Ps 37:30 states that "the mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks what is just." The virtuous woman takes times to care for the poor and needy. As believers, we are all admonished to care for the poor and needy (Ma 25:34-40). The most publicized Proverbs are usually the ones about women and wives. However, Proverbs contains a plethora of wisdom and knowledge vital for the entire body of Christ.
 
Jullianna said:
You know..it figures. Women get one good passage in the OT and you guys wanna take that too! ;)
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Well depends on a ladies' interpretation of the Proverbs 31 woman. Some ladies find it too pressuring & submissive.
 
Ah. I see. :) I think it's awesome, but I know a lot of women don't. We've had a LOT of threads about it over the years.
 
It's a wonderful description of a Godly wife. The qualities detailed are not really task specific. They just show that she works very hard and cares very much for her husband and children and puts them first in her life. It's a picture of a woman loving her family as Christ loves His Children and His Church.

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Some women don't realize it but they are ALL more precious than jewels...and the trick is to find a man who knows that, because he will love and treasure her the way God loves and treasures His church which is also His bride. And a good man also knows that jewels do have flaws.
 
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