Proverbs 31:12
New International Version
She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.

New Living Translation
She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.

English Standard Version
She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life.

Berean Standard Bible
She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life.

King James Bible
She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.

New King James Version
She does him good and not evil All the days of her life.

New American Standard Bible
She does him good and not evil All the days of her life.

NASB 1995
She does him good and not evil All the days of her life.

NASB 1977
She does him good and not evil All the days of her life.

Legacy Standard Bible
She deals bountifully with him for good and not evil All the days of her life.

Amplified Bible
She comforts, encourages, and does him only good and not evil All the days of her life.

Christian Standard Bible
She rewards him with good, not evil, all the days of her life.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
She rewards him with good, not evil, all the days of her life.

American Standard Version
She doeth him good and not evil All the days of her life.

Contemporary English Version
She is good to him every day of her life,

English Revised Version
She doeth him good and not evil all the days of her life.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
She helps him and never harms him all the days of her life.

Good News Translation
As long as she lives, she does him good and never harm.

International Standard Version
She will bring good to him—never evil— every day of her life.

Majority Standard Bible
She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life.

NET Bible
She brings him good and not evil all the days of her life.

New Heart English Bible
She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life.

Webster's Bible Translation
She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.

World English Bible
She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
She has done him good, and not evil, "" All [the] days of her life.

Young's Literal Translation
She hath done him good, and not evil, All days of her life.

Smith's Literal Translation
She rewarded him good and not evil all the days of her life.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
She will render him good, and not evil, all the days of her life.

Catholic Public Domain Version
She will repay him with good, and not evil, all the days of her life.

New American Bible
She brings him profit, not loss, all the days of her life.

New Revised Standard Version
She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
She does him good and not evil all the days of her life.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
She has done good things for him and not bad things all the days of her life.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
She doeth him good and not evil All the days of her life.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For she employs all her living for her husband's good.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Virtues of a Noble Woman
11The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. 12She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. 13She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.…

Cross References
Ephesians 5:22-24
Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. / For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body, of which He is the Savior. / Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.

1 Peter 3:1-2
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.

Colossians 3:18-19
Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. / Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.

Titus 2:4-5
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 Corinthians 13:4-7
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. / Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. ...

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 Timothy 5:14
So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander.

Ruth 3:10-11
Then Boaz said, “May the LORD bless you, my daughter. You have shown more kindness now than before, because you have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor. / 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.

1 Corinthians 7:3-4
The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband. / The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife.

Ephesians 5:33
Nevertheless, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

Genesis 24:67
And Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah and took Rebekah as his wife. And Isaac loved her and was comforted after his mother’s death.

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.

Song of Solomon 4:9-10
You have captured my heart, my sister, my bride; you have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your neck. / How delightful is your love, my sister, my bride! Your love is much better than wine, and the fragrance of your perfume than all spices.

1 Corinthians 11:11-12
In the Lord, however, woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman. / For just as woman came from man, so also man is born of woman. But everything comes from God.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. / For if one falls down, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to help him up!


Treasury of Scripture

She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.

1 Samuel 25:18-22,26,27
Then Abigail made haste, and took two hundred loaves, and two bottles of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and five measures of parched corn, and an hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and laid them on asses…

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She brings him good
The phrase "She brings him good" highlights the proactive and positive influence of a virtuous woman in the life of her husband. The Hebrew word for "good" here is "טוֹב" (tov), which encompasses a broad spectrum of meanings including welfare, prosperity, and moral goodness. In the context of ancient Israel, a wife who brings "good" to her husband is one who contributes to the well-being and prosperity of the household. This reflects the biblical ideal of a supportive and nurturing partnership, where the wife actively seeks the best for her husband, aligning with the broader scriptural theme of mutual respect and love within marriage.

and not harm
The phrase "and not harm" serves as a contrast to the previous statement, emphasizing the absence of negative actions or intentions. The Hebrew word for "harm" is "רָע" (ra), which can mean evil, distress, or adversity. In the cultural and historical context of the Bible, a wife who refrains from bringing "harm" is one who avoids actions that could lead to discord or misfortune. This aligns with the biblical principle of living peaceably and fostering harmony within the family unit. The virtuous woman is portrayed as a source of stability and peace, ensuring that her actions do not lead to strife or division.

all the days of her life
The phrase "all the days of her life" underscores the consistency and lifelong commitment of the virtuous woman to her husband. This is not a temporary or conditional behavior but a steadfast dedication that spans her entire life. In the Hebrew context, this reflects the covenantal nature of marriage, which is intended to be a lifelong union. The phrase suggests that the virtuous woman’s commitment to bringing good and avoiding harm is unwavering, reflecting the enduring nature of true love and faithfulness as taught in the Scriptures. This lifelong dedication is a testament to her character and the strength of her relationship with her husband, serving as an inspirational model for Christian marriages.

Verse 12. - GIMEL. She will do him good and not evil (comp. Ecclus. 26:1-3). She is consistent in her conduct towards her husband, always pursuing his best interests. All the days of her life; in good times or bad, in the early spring time of young affection, and in the waning years of declining age. Her love, based on high principles, knows no change or diminution. The old commentator refers to the conduct of St. Monies to her unbelieving and unfaithful husband, narrated by St. Augustine in his 'Confessions,' 9:9: "Having been given over to a husband, she served him as her lord; and busied herself to win him to thee, revealing thee to him by her virtues, in which thou madest her beautiful, and reverently amiable, and admirable to her husband."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
She will bring him
גְּמָלַ֣תְהוּ (gə·mā·laṯ·hū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1580: To deal fully or adequately with, deal out to, wean, ripen

good
ט֣וֹב (ṭō·wḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good

and not
וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

harm
רָ֑ע (rā‘)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7451: Bad, evil

all
כֹּ֝֗ל (kōl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the days
יְמֵ֣י (yə·mê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3117: A day

of her life.
חַיֶּֽיה׃‪‬ (ḥay·yeh)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life


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