Proverbs 12:4 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 h…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"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. "

— Proverbs 12:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Proverbs 12 — Context

1

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge. But whoever hates correction is unwise.

2

Whoever is good shall draw grace from the Lord. But whoever trusts in his own thoughts acts impiously.

3

Man will not be made strong from impiety. And the root of the just shall not be moved.

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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.

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The thoughts of the just are judgments. And the counsels of the impious are dishonest.

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The words of the impious lie in wait for blood. The mouth of the just shall free them.

7

Turn from the impious, and they will not be. But the house of the just shall stand firm.

Proverbs 12:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 12:4 say?
Proverbs 12:4 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “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. ”
Where is Proverbs 12:4 in the Bible?
Proverbs 12:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 12, verse 4.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 12:4.
What translation should I read Proverbs 12:4 in?
Proverbs 12:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 12:4?
Proverbs 12:4 reads (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. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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