Proverbs 31:23

Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 31:23

BSB
Her husband is known at the city gate, where he sits among the elders of the land.
AKJV
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.
CPDV
Her husband is noble at the gates, when he sits among the senators of the land.
ERV
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
NHEB
Her husband is respected in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.
SMT
Her husband was known in the gates, in his sitting with the old men of the land.

Commentary for Proverbs 31:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 31:23
Summary
Husband gains community respect
Place
City gates
Event
Husband acknowledged among leaders
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Teaching