Proverbs 31:12

12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.

Proverbs 31:12 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
English Standard Version (ESV)
12 She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life.
New Living Translation (NLT)
12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.
The Message Bible (MSG)
12 Never spiteful, she treats him generously all her life long.
American Standard Version (ASV)
12 She doeth him good and not evil All the days of her life.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
12 She helps him and never harms him all the days of her life.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
12 She rewards him with good, not evil, all the days of her life.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.

Proverbs 31:12 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 31:12

She will do him good, and not evil
Or, repay good unto him, give him thanks for all the good things bestowed by him on her; will seek his interest, and promote his honour and glory to the uttermost; all the good works she does, which she is qualified for, and ready to perform, are all done in his name and strength, and with a view to his glory; nor will she do any evil willingly and knowingly against him, against his truths and ordinances; or that is detrimental to his honour, and prejudicial to his interest, ( 2 Corinthians 13:8 ) ; all the days of her life;
through which she desires to serve him in righteousness and true holiness; and to be steadfast and immovable, always abounding in his work, ( Luke 1:74 Luke 1:75 ) .

Proverbs 31:12 In-Context

10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.
13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.
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