 | Home missions - 1840 - 902 pages
...in the church, the parish, and the town ; for he had a good wife. "A wise woman buildeth her house. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. She looketh well to tbe ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleHer children arise up, not... | |
 | Thomas Baldwin Thayer - Bible - 1840 - 198 pages
...is no longer done. " Rob not the poor, — nor oppress the afflicted in the gate." Prov. xxii. 22. " Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land." Prov. xxxi. 23. He is known as an upright judge. " Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish... | |
 | Bible - 1840 - 254 pages
...her house. Prov. xxxi. 10. Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. Ver. 25. Strength and honour are her clothing, and she shall rejoice in time to come. Ver. 28. Her children arise up and call her blessed; her husband, also, and he praiseth her. Ver. 30.... | |
 | 1840 - 870 pages
...household are clothed with scarlet. 22 She maketh herself coverii try; her clothing it silk and purple. 23 ldren of Israel, saying, God will surely visit you; and ye shall carry die land. 24 She maketh fine linen, and selledi it ; and delivered! girdles unto the merchant. 25 Strength... | |
 | Ernest Verity - Religion - 2003 - 602 pages
...professing godliness) with good works. The eleventh area of service concerns her civic duty, 31:23, Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. The ideal wife encourages her husband to be civicminded. With her support he builds a reputation for... | |
 | C. Thomas Dennis - Religion - 2003 - 178 pages
...and purple. She is well dressed. She is a woman who keeps herself up, maintaining attractiveness.] Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. A great deal of the respect that her husband receives is because of the strength of his wife—her... | |
 | Carolyn L. Reynolds - Religion - 2003 - 62 pages
...her and her husband's apparel. The silk refers to fine linen and the color purple denotes royalty. 23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. Men that sat in the gates were known to have good wives. They generally had cheerful countenance's... | |
 | Ronald Shultz - Religion - 2003 - 214 pages
...pretty lame phrase when you look at this housewife. I would that I had half her energy and skill. 23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. Prominent men know and envy her husband. The gates of the city are where the local government met.... | |
 | Owen F. Clarke - Religion - 2003 - 148 pages
...in life. She is godly, so her attire is reflective of her consecration to God. Her Husband's Respect "Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land," Proverb 31: 23 The husband of the virtuous woman is a man respected. Not only for his status and position... | |
 | Carol Goodman Kaufman, Carol Kaufman - Religion - 2003 - 262 pages
...can contribute to the support of the household while her children and husband bless and praise her. "Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land," more than suggests that he gains stature from his wife's wisdom and business acumen. Compare this stance... | |
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She is not afraid of the snow for her household, for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry ; her clothing is silk and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. 
