Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Her husband is well known; he sits among the leaders of the land.
New American Standard Bible
When he sits among the elders of the land.
King James Version
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
Holman Bible
where he sits among the elders of the land.
A Conservative Version
Her husband is known in the gates when he sits among the elders of the land.
American Standard Version
Her husband is known in the gates, When he sitteth among the elders of the land.
Amplified
Her husband is known in the [city’s] gates,
When he sits among the elders of the land.
Bible in Basic English
Her husband is a man of note in the public place, when he takes his seat among the responsible men of the land.
Darby Translation
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
Julia Smith Translation
Her husband was known in the gates, in his sitting with the old men of the land.
King James 2000
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Her husband is known at the gates, in his seat among the elders of the land.
Modern King James verseion
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Her husband is much set by in the gates, when he sitteth among the rulers of the land.
NET Bible
Her husband is well-known in the city gate when he sits with the elders of the land.
New Heart English Bible
Her husband is respected in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.
The Emphasized Bible
Known in the gates, is her husband, when he sitteth, with the elders of the land:
Webster
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
World English Bible
Her husband is respected in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.
Youngs Literal Translation
Known in the gates is her husband, In his sitting with elders of the land.
Themes
Gates » Of cities » Public commendation given at
Industry » Characteristic of Godly women
Leaders » Elders » Governmental
Religious » Elders » Governmental
Speech/communication » Who speaks wisdom
Wives » Good » Are diligent and prudent
Wives » Good » Bring honor on husbands
Topics
Interlinear
Ba`al
Yada`
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 31:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
An Excellent Woman
22 She creates her own bedding, using fine linen and violet cloth. 23 Her husband is well known; he sits among the leaders of the land. 24 She designs and sells linen garments, supplying accessories to clothiers.
Cross References
Ruth 4:1
Meanwhile, Boaz approached the city gate and sat down there. Just then, the very same related redeemer whom Boaz had mentioned came by, so Boaz called out to him, "Come over and sit down here, my friend!" So the man came over and sat down.
Deuteronomy 16:18
"Appoint judges and civil servants according to your tribes in all your cities that the LORD your God is about to give you, so they may judge the people impartially.
Proverbs 12:4
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband, but a wife who puts him to shame is like bone cancer.
Deuteronomy 21:19
then his parents are to seize him and bring him before the elders at the gate of his city.
Ruth 4:11
Then all of the assembled people, including the elders who were there, said, "We are witnesses! May the LORD make this woman who enters your house like Rachel and Leah, who together established the house of Israel. May you prosper in Ephrathah, and may you excel in Bethlehem!
Job 29:7
"Whenever I went out to the city gate, a seat had been reserved for me in the plaza.
Proverbs 24:7
Wisdom lies beyond reach of the fool; he has nothing to say in court.