Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. New Living Translation She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. English Standard Version She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. Berean Standard Bible She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. King James Bible She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. New King James Version She does him good and not evil All the days of her life. New American Standard Bible She does him good and not evil All the days of her life. NASB 1995 She does him good and not evil All the days of her life. NASB 1977 She does him good and not evil All the days of her life. Legacy Standard Bible She deals bountifully with him for good and not evil All the days of her life. Amplified Bible She comforts, encourages, and does him only good and not evil All the days of her life. Christian Standard Bible She rewards him with good, not evil, all the days of her life. Holman Christian Standard Bible She rewards him with good, not evil, all the days of her life. American Standard Version She doeth him good and not evil All the days of her life. Contemporary English Version She is good to him every day of her life, English Revised Version She doeth him good and not evil all the days of her life. GOD'S WORD® Translation She helps him and never harms him all the days of her life. Good News Translation As long as she lives, she does him good and never harm. International Standard Version She will bring good to him—never evil— every day of her life. Majority Standard Bible She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. NET Bible She brings him good and not evil all the days of her life. New Heart English Bible She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. Webster's Bible Translation She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. World English Bible She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionShe has done him good, and not evil, "" All [the] days of her life. Young's Literal Translation She hath done him good, and not evil, All days of her life. Smith's Literal Translation She rewarded him good and not evil all the days of her life. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleShe will render him good, and not evil, all the days of her life. Catholic Public Domain Version She will repay him with good, and not evil, all the days of her life. New American Bible She brings him profit, not loss, all the days of her life. New Revised Standard Version She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleShe does him good and not evil all the days of her life. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated She has done good things for him and not bad things all the days of her life. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917She doeth him good and not evil All the days of her life. Brenton Septuagint Translation For she employs all her living for her husband's good. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Virtues of a Noble Woman…11The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. 12She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. 13She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.… Cross References Ephesians 5:22-24 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 3:1-2 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. 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. Titus 2:4-5 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. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. / Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. ... Genesis 2:18 The LORD God also said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make for him a suitable helper.” 1 Timothy 5:14 So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander. Ruth 3:10-11 Then Boaz said, “May the LORD bless you, my daughter. You have shown more kindness now than before, because you have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor. / 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. 1 Corinthians 7:3-4 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. Ephesians 5:33 Nevertheless, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. Genesis 24:67 And Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah and took Rebekah as his wife. And Isaac loved her and was comforted after his mother’s death. 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. Song of Solomon 4:9-10 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. / How delightful is your love, my sister, my bride! Your love is much better than wine, and the fragrance of your perfume than all spices. 1 Corinthians 11:11-12 In the Lord, however, woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman. / For just as woman came from man, so also man is born of woman. But everything comes from God. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. / For if one falls down, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to help him up! Treasury of Scripture She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 1 Samuel 25:18-22,26,27 Then Abigail made haste, and took two hundred loaves, and two bottles of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and five measures of parched corn, and an hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and laid them on asses… Jump to Previous Evil Good Harm LifeJump to Next Evil Good Harm LifeProverbs 31 1. Lemuel's lesson of chastity and temperance6. The afflicted are to be comforted and defended 10. The praise and properties of a good wife She brings him good This phrase highlights the virtuous woman's commitment to her husband, reflecting the biblical ideal of a supportive and nurturing partner. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, a wife's role was crucial in maintaining the household's well-being. The Hebrew word for "good" (טוֹב, tov) encompasses prosperity, happiness, and moral goodness, suggesting that her actions contribute positively to her husband's life. This aligns with the biblical principle found in Genesis 2:18, where God creates a helper suitable for Adam, emphasizing partnership and mutual support. The virtuous woman exemplifies the wisdom and industriousness praised throughout Proverbs, embodying the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10). and not harm all the days of her life Persons / Places / Events 1. The Virtuous WomanThe subject of Proverbs 31, often referred to as the "Proverbs 31 Woman," is an idealized figure representing the epitome of virtue, wisdom, and diligence in a wife. 2. Her Husband The recipient of the good that the virtuous woman brings. He is a figure who benefits from her wisdom, diligence, and faithfulness. 3. King Lemuel The author of Proverbs 31, who shares the wisdom taught to him by his mother, providing a framework for understanding the qualities of a virtuous woman. 4. Ancient Israel The cultural and historical context in which these proverbs were written, reflecting the societal values and family structures of the time. 5. The Household The setting where the virtuous woman's actions and influence are most directly felt, serving as a microcosm of her broader impact on society. Teaching Points Commitment to GoodnessThe virtuous woman is committed to bringing good to her husband consistently. This reflects a dedication to positive actions and intentions within marriage. Lifelong Faithfulness "All the days of her life" emphasizes the enduring nature of her commitment. This teaches the importance of lifelong faithfulness and consistency in relationships. Impact of a Godly Character Her actions are a result of her godly character, which is cultivated through a relationship with God. This highlights the importance of spiritual growth and character development. Role of Influence The virtuous woman influences her household and community positively. This underscores the power of influence and the responsibility to use it for good. Partnership in Marriage The relationship between the virtuous woman and her husband is a partnership where she actively contributes to his well-being, illustrating the collaborative nature of a godly marriage.Verse 12. - GIMEL. She will do him good and not evil (comp. Ecclus. 26:1-3). She is consistent in her conduct towards her husband, always pursuing his best interests. All the days of her life; in good times or bad, in the early spring time of young affection, and in the waning years of declining age. Her love, based on high principles, knows no change or diminution. The old commentator refers to the conduct of St. Monies to her unbelieving and unfaithful husband, narrated by St. Augustine in his 'Confessions,' 9:9: "Having been given over to a husband, she served him as her lord; and busied herself to win him to thee, revealing thee to him by her virtues, in which thou madest her beautiful, and reverently amiable, and admirable to her husband." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew She will bring himגְּמָלַ֣תְהוּ (gə·mā·laṯ·hū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 1580: To deal fully or adequately with, deal out to, wean, ripen good ט֣וֹב (ṭō·wḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good and not וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no harm רָ֑ע (rā‘) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil all כֹּ֝֗ל (kōl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the days יְמֵ֣י (yə·mê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3117: A day of her life. חַיֶּֽיה׃ (ḥay·yeh) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life Links Proverbs 31:12 NIVProverbs 31:12 NLT Proverbs 31:12 ESV Proverbs 31:12 NASB Proverbs 31:12 KJV Proverbs 31:12 BibleApps.com Proverbs 31:12 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 31:12 Chinese Bible Proverbs 31:12 French Bible Proverbs 31:12 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 31:12 She does him good and not harm (Prov. 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