Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

Bible References

Virtuous

Proverbs 14:1
The wise woman builds her house [on a foundation of godly precepts, and her household thrives],
But the foolish one [who lacks spiritual insight] tears it down with her own hands [by ignoring godly principles].
Proverbs 19:13

A foolish (ungodly) son is destruction to his father,
And the contentions of a [quarrelsome] wife are like a constant dripping [of water].
Proverbs 31:10

An excellent woman [one who is spiritual, capable, intelligent, and virtuous], who is he who can find her?
Her value is more precious than jewels and her worth is far above rubies or pearls.
1 Corinthians 11:7
A man ought not have his head covered [during worship], since he is the image and [reflected] glory of God; but the woman is [the expression of] man’s glory.

She

Proverbs 21:9

It is better to live in a corner of the housetop [on the flat roof, exposed to the weather]
Than in a house shared with a quarrelsome (contentious) woman.
Proverbs 27:15

A constant dripping on a day of steady rain
And a contentious (quarrelsome) woman are alike;