Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” New Living Translation “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!” English Standard Version “Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.” Berean Standard Bible “Many daughters have done noble things, but you surpass them all!” King James Bible Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. New King James Version “Many daughters have done well, But you excel them all.” New American Standard Bible “Many daughters have done nobly, But you excel them all.” NASB 1995 “Many daughters have done nobly, But you excel them all.” NASB 1977 “Many daughters have done nobly, But you excel them all.” Legacy Standard Bible “Many daughters have done excellently, But you have gone above them all.” Amplified Bible “Many daughters have done nobly, and well [with the strength of character that is steadfast in goodness], But you excel them all.” Christian Standard Bible “Many women have done noble deeds, but you surpass them all! ” Holman Christian Standard Bible Many women are capable, but you surpass them all!” American Standard Version Many daughters have done worthily, But thou excellest them all. Contemporary English Version "There are many good women, but you are the best!" English Revised Version Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. GOD'S WORD® Translation 'Many women have done noble work, but you have surpassed them all!' Good News Translation He says, "Many women are good wives, but you are the best of them all." International Standard Version "Many women have done wonderful things," he says, "but you surpass all of them!" Majority Standard Bible “Many daughters have done noble things, but you surpass them all!” NET Bible "Many daughters have done valiantly, but you surpass them all!" New Heart English Bible "Many women do noble things, but you excel them all." Webster's Bible Translation Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. World English Bible “Many women do noble things, but you excel them all.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“The daughters who have done worthily [are] many, "" You have gone up above them all.” Young's Literal Translation Many are the daughters who have done worthily, Thou hast gone up above them all.' Smith's Literal Translation Many daughters did virtue, and thou wentest up over all of them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleMany daughters have gathered together riches: thou hast surpassed them all. Catholic Public Domain Version Many daughters have gathered together riches; you have surpassed them all. New American Bible “Many are the women of proven worth, but you have excelled them all.” New Revised Standard Version “Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMany daughters have become rich, but you have excelled them all. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And many of her daughters have retained wealth, and you have far surpassed all of these. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Many daughters have done valiantly, But thou excellest them all.' Brenton Septuagint Translation Many daughters have obtained wealth, many have wrought valiantly; but thou hast exceeded, thou hast surpassed all. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Virtues of a Noble Woman…28Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her as well: 29“Many daughters have done noble things, but you surpass them all!” 30Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.… Cross References Proverbs 12:4 A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones. Proverbs 18:22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD. Proverbs 19:14 Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD. Proverbs 14:1 Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands. 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 6:9 but my dove, my perfect one, is unique, the favorite of the mother who bore her. The maidens see her and call her blessed; the queens and concubines sing her praises. 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. 1 Kings 10:1-9 Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. / She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. / And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain. ... Genesis 24:14 Now may it happen that the girl to whom I say, ‘Please let down your jar that I may drink,’ and who responds, ‘Drink, and I will water your camels as well’—let her be the one You have appointed for Your servant Isaac. By this I will know that You have shown kindness to my master.” 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 Peter 3:1-6 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, ... Ephesians 5:25-33 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her / to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, / and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless. ... 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. 1 Timothy 2:9-10 Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, / but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God. 1 Timothy 5:10 and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work. Treasury of Scripture Many daughters have done virtuously, but you excel them all. done virtuously Song of Solomon 6:8,9 There are threescore queens, and fourscore concubines, and virgins without number… Ephesians 5:27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. Jump to Previous Better Daughters Excel Noble Nobly Surpass Unnumbered Valiantly Women WorthilyJump to Next Better Daughters Excel Noble Nobly Surpass Unnumbered Valiantly Women WorthilyProverbs 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 Many daughters The phrase "many daughters" refers to numerous women, highlighting the vast number of virtuous women throughout history. In the Hebrew context, "daughters" (בָּנוֹת, banot) can signify not only biological daughters but also women in general, emphasizing the collective achievements of women who embody wisdom and virtue. This phrase sets the stage for a comparison, acknowledging the widespread presence of noble women. have done nobly but you surpass them all Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Manyרַבּ֣וֹת (rab·bō·wṯ) Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 7227: Much, many, great daughters בָּ֭נוֹת (bā·nō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 1323: A daughter have done עָ֣שׂוּ (‘ā·śū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6213: To do, make noble things, חָ֑יִל (ḥā·yil) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength but you וְ֝אַ֗תְּ (wə·’at) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person feminine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you surpass עָלִ֥ית (‘ā·lîṯ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person feminine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively them עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against all!” כֻּלָּֽנָה׃ (kul·lā·nāh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine plural Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every Links Proverbs 31:29 NIVProverbs 31:29 NLT Proverbs 31:29 ESV Proverbs 31:29 NASB Proverbs 31:29 KJV Proverbs 31:29 BibleApps.com Proverbs 31:29 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 31:29 Chinese Bible Proverbs 31:29 French Bible Proverbs 31:29 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 31:29 Many women do noble things but you (Prov. 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