Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her as well:
Parallel translations
- WEB Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her:
- KJV Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
- NKJV Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her:
- NASB Her children rise up and bless her; Her husband also, and he praises her, saying:
- NLT Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her:
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Quick answer
The worthy woman's household honors her: her children rise up and call her blessed, and her husband praises her. A life of faithful diligence earns the heartfelt esteem of those who know it best.
Overview
As the acrostic poem nears its close, praise for the noble woman comes not from strangers but from those who live with her daily. The verb 'rise up' suggests deliberate, public acknowledgment, modeling a household marked by gratitude rather than entitlement. Such honoring of a faithful woman reflects the wider biblical call to give honor where it is due (Romans 13:7) and pictures the esteem in which Christ holds His bride, the church.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- 2 Tim 1:5I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.
- 2 Tim 3:15–17From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
- 1 Kgs 2:19So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. The king stood up to greet her, bowed to her, and sat down on his throne. Then the king had a throne brought for his mother, who sat down at his right hand.
- Prov 31:1These are the words of King Lemuel—the burden that his mother taught him:
- Ps 116:16Truly, O LORD, I am Your servant; I am Your servant, the son of Your maidservant; You have broken my bonds.
- Isa 62:4–5No longer will you be called Forsaken, nor your land named Desolate; but you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the LORD will take delight in you, and your land will be His bride.
- Song 7:1–9How beautiful are your sandaled feet, O daughter of the prince! The curves of your thighs are like jewels, the handiwork of a master.
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