Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones. New Living Translation A worthy wife is a crown for her husband, but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones. English Standard Version An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones. Berean Standard Bible A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones. King James Bible A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. New King James Version An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones. New American Standard Bible An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him is like rottenness in his bones. NASB 1995 An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him is like rottenness in his bones. NASB 1977 An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him is as rottenness in his bones. Legacy Standard Bible An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones. Amplified Bible A virtuous and excellent wife [worthy of honor] is the crown of her husband, But she who shames him [with her foolishness] is like rottenness in his bones. Christian Standard Bible A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a wife who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones. Holman Christian Standard Bible A capable wife is her husband’s crown, but a wife who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones. American Standard Version A worthy woman is the crown of her husband; But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. Contemporary English Version A helpful wife is a jewel for her husband, but a shameless wife will make his bones rot. English Revised Version A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. GOD'S WORD® Translation A wife with strength of character is the crown of her husband, but the wife who disgraces him is like bone cancer. Good News Translation A good wife is her husband's pride and joy; but a wife who brings shame on her husband is like a cancer in his bones. International Standard Version A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband, but a wife who puts him to shame is like bone cancer. Majority Standard Bible A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones. NET Bible A noble wife is the crown of her husband, but the wife who acts shamefully is like rottenness in his bones. New Heart English Bible A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones. Webster's Bible Translation A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. World English Bible A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA virtuous woman [is] a crown to her husband, "" And as rottenness in his bones [is] one causing shame. Young's Literal Translation A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband, And as rottenness in his bones is one causing shame. Smith's Literal Translation A woman of strength is a crown to her husband: and she causing shame, as rottenness in his bones. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA diligent woman is a crown to her husband: and she that doth things worthy of confusion, is a rottenness in his bones. Catholic Public Domain Version A diligent woman is a crown to her husband. And she who acts with confusion as to which things are worthy is decay to his bones. New American Bible A woman of worth is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful one is like rot in his bones. New Revised Standard Version A good wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleA virtuous wife is a crown to her husband; but a wife who does evil destroys her husband like a boring-worm, and like a termite. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated A valiant wife is the crown of her husband, and as a boring worm, and a worm in wood, the woman that does evil things destroys a husband. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; But she that doeth shamefully is as rottenness in his bones. Brenton Septuagint Translation A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Loving Discipline and Knowledge…3A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted. 4A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones. 5The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.… Cross References Proverbs 31:10-31 A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. / The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. / She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. ... Ephesians 5:22-33 Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. / For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body, of which He is the Savior. / Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. ... 1 Peter 3:1-7 Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that even if they refuse to believe the word, they will be won over without words by the behavior of their wives / when they see your pure and reverent demeanor. / Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, ... Proverbs 19:14 Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD. 1 Corinthians 11:7-12 A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man. / For man did not come from woman, but woman from man. / Neither was man created for woman, but woman for man. ... Genesis 2:18-24 The LORD God also said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make for him a suitable helper.” / And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the air, and He brought them to the man to see what he would name each one. And whatever the man called each living creature, that was its name. / The man gave names to all the livestock, to the birds of the air, and to every beast of the field. But for Adam no suitable helper was found. ... Colossians 3:18-19 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. / Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. 1 Timothy 3:11 In the same way, the women must be dignified, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in all things. Titus 2:3-5 Older women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addicted to much wine, but teachers of good. / In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children, / to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited. Proverbs 18:22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD. 1 Corinthians 7:2-5 But because there is so much sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband. / The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband. / The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife. ... Ruth 3:11 And now do not be afraid, my daughter. I will do for you whatever you request, since all my fellow townspeople know that you are a woman of noble character. Song of Solomon 4:7-10 You are altogether beautiful, my darling; in you there is no flaw. / Come with me from Lebanon, my bride, come with me from Lebanon! Descend from the peak of Amana, from the summits of Senir and Hermon, from the dens of the lions, from the mountains of the leopards. / You have captured my heart, my sister, my bride; you have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your neck. ... 1 Samuel 25:3 His name was Nabal, and his wife’s name was Abigail. She was an intelligent and beautiful woman, but her husband, a Calebite, was harsh and evil in his dealings. Ecclesiastes 9:9 Enjoy life with your beloved wife all the days of the fleeting life that God has given you under the sun—all your fleeting days. For this is your portion in life and in your labor under the sun. Treasury of Scripture A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that makes ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. virtuous Proverbs 14:1 Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. Proverbs 19:13,14 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping… Proverbs 31:10-25 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies… she Proverbs 21:9,19 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house… Proverbs 27:15,16 A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike… as Proverbs 14:30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones. Habakkuk 3:16 When I heard, my belly trembled; my lips quivered at the voice: rottenness entered into my bones, and I trembled in myself, that I might rest in the day of trouble: when he cometh up unto the people, he will invade them with his troops. Jump to Previous Ashamed Behaviour Bones Cause Causing Character Crown Decay Disease Disgraceful Excellent Good Husband Husband's Maketh Noble Rottenness Shame Shamefully Shames Virtue Virtuous Wasting Wife WorthyJump to Next Ashamed Behaviour Bones Cause Causing Character Crown Decay Disease Disgraceful Excellent Good Husband Husband's Maketh Noble Rottenness Shame Shamefully Shames Virtue Virtuous Wasting Wife WorthyProverbs 12 1. Whoever loves discipline loves knowledgeA wife of noble character The phrase "a wife of noble character" in Proverbs 12:4 is translated from the Hebrew word "eshet chayil." This term is rich in meaning, encompassing virtues such as strength, valor, and moral integrity. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a noble character was highly esteemed, reflecting a woman's ability to manage her household with wisdom and grace. The Bible often highlights the importance of a virtuous woman, as seen in Proverbs 31, where the qualities of an "eshet chayil" are further elaborated. This phrase underscores the value of a woman who embodies strength and dignity, serving as a cornerstone of her family and community. is her husband’s crown but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones "Him that has a good wife no evil in life Hebrew A wifeאֵֽשֶׁת־ (’ê·šeṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female of noble character חַ֭יִל (ḥa·yil) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength is her husband’s בַּעְלָ֑הּ (ba‘·lāh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 1167: A master, a husband, owner crown, עֲטֶ֣רֶת (‘ă·ṭe·reṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5850: A crown, wreath but she who causes shame מְבִישָֽׁה׃ (mə·ḇî·šāh) Verb - Hifil - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 954: To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed is like decay וּכְרָקָ֖ב (ū·ḵə·rā·qāḇ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7538: Rottenness, decay in his bones. בְּעַצְמוֹתָ֣יו (bə·‘aṣ·mō·w·ṯāw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6106: A bone, the body, the substance, selfsame Links Proverbs 12:4 NIVProverbs 12:4 NLT Proverbs 12:4 ESV Proverbs 12:4 NASB Proverbs 12:4 KJV Proverbs 12:4 BibleApps.com Proverbs 12:4 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 12:4 Chinese Bible Proverbs 12:4 French Bible Proverbs 12:4 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 12:4 A worthy woman is the crown (Prov. 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