Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
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Verse 23 is found in chapter 31 of Proverbs. The woman described in the poem prepares her household for difficult circumstances and produces quality goods. Her husband is publicly recognized, while she works with wisdom and speaks with kindness. The passage emphasizes that virtue is manifested through foresight, diligence, and teaching. Watching over the ways of her household shows that her activity consists not only in producing, but also in managing and caring.
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Compare Proverbs 31:23 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Ihr Mann ist bekannt in den Toren, wenn er sitzt bei den Ältesten des Landes.
Conocido es su marido en las puertas, Cuando se sienta con los ancianos de la tierra.
Su marido es conocido a las puertas de la ciudad, cuando se sienta con los ancianos de la tierra.
Son mari est considéré aux portes, Lorsqu'il siège avec les anciens du pays.
Il suo marito è conosciuto nelle porte, Quando egli siede con gli anziani del paese.
Seu marido é conhecido nas portas, e assenta-se entre os anciãos da terra.
她丈夫在城門口與本地的長老同坐, 為人所認識。
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