Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
She clothes herself with fortitude, and fortifies her arms with strength.
New American Standard Bible
And makes her arms strong.
King James Version
She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
Holman Bible
and reveals that her arms are strong.
A Conservative Version
She girds her loins with strength, and makes strong her arms.
American Standard Version
She girdeth her loins with strength, And maketh strong her arms.
Amplified
She equips herself with strength [spiritual, mental, and physical fitness for her God-given task]
And makes her arms strong.
Bible in Basic English
She puts a band of strength round her, and makes her arms strong.
Darby Translation
She girdeth her loins with strength, and maketh strong her arms.
Julia Smith Translation
She girded her loins with strength, and she will strengthen her arms.
King James 2000
She girds her loins with strength, and strengthens her arms.
Lexham Expanded Bible
She girds her waist in strength, and makes her arms strong.
Modern King James verseion
She binds her loins with strength, and makes her arms strong.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
She girdeth her loins with strength, and courageth her arms.
NET Bible
She begins her work vigorously, and she strengthens her arms.
New Heart English Bible
She girds her waist with strength, and makes her arms strong.
The Emphasized Bible
She girdeth, with strength her loins, and putteth vigour into her arms:
Webster
She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
World English Bible
She arms her waist with strength, and makes her arms strong.
Youngs Literal Translation
She hath girded with might her loins, And doth strengthen her arms.
Themes
Commerce » Increased the wealth of nations and individuals
Girdles » Used for » Strengthening the loins
Industry » Characteristic of Godly women
Speech/communication » Who speaks wisdom
Wives » Good » Are diligent and prudent
Woman » Good and virtuous, described
Topics
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 31:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
An Excellent Woman
16 She evaluates a field and purchases it; from the proceeds she plants a vineyard. 17 She clothes herself with fortitude, and fortifies her arms with strength. 18 She is confident that her profits are sufficient. Her lamp does not go out at night.
Cross References
1 Kings 18:46
After Ahab had left, the hand of the LORD came upon Elijah, and he tucked his mantle into his belt and outran Ahab in a race to the city gate of Jezreel.
2 Kings 4:29
At this he told Gehazi, "Get ready to run! Take my staff in your hand, and get on the road. Don't greet anyone you meet. If anyone greets you, don't respond. Just go lay my staff on the youngster's face."
Job 38:3
Stand up like a man! I'll ask you some questions, and you give me some answers!"
Genesis 49:24
nevertheless his bow remained steady and his arms kept in shape by the strength of Jacob's Mighty One, in the name of the Shepherd, Israel's Rock,
Isaiah 44:12
The blacksmith prepares a tool and works in the coals, then fashions an idol with hammers, working by the strength of his arm. He even becomes hungry and loses his strength; he drinks no water and grows faint.
Hosea 7:15
"Though I have taught them and strengthened their arms, nevertheless they plot evil against me.
Luke 12:35
"You must keep your belts fastened and your lamps burning.
Ephesians 6:10
Finally, be strong in the Lord, relying on his mighty strength.
Ephesians 6:14
Stand firm, therefore, having fastened the belt of truth around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
1 Peter 1:13
Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep a clear head, and set your hope completely on the grace to be given you when Jesus, the Messiah, is revealed.