Proverbs 12:4

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 12:4

BSB
A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.
AKJV
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that makes ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
CPDV
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.
ERV
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
NHEB
A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
SMT
A woman of strength is a crown to her husband: and she causing shame, as rottenness in his bones.

Commentary for Proverbs 12:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 12:4
Summary
Noble wife honors husband; shameful wife destroys him.
Event
Describing wife's impact
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom