Proverbs 31:17 nasb — She girds herself with strength And makes her arms strong.

NASB

"She girds herself with strength And makes her arms strong."

— Proverbs 31:17, NASB

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Proverbs 31 — Context

14

She is like merchant ships; She brings her food from afar.

15

She rises also while it is still night And gives food to her household And portions to her maidens.

16

She considers a field and buys it; From her earnings she plants a vineyard.

17

She girds herself with strength And makes her arms strong.

18

She senses that her gain is good; Her lamp does not go out at night.

19

She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hands grasp the spindle.

20

She extends her hand to the poor, And she stretches out her hands to the needy.

Proverbs 31:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 31:17 say?
Proverbs 31:17 in the NASB reads: “She girds herself with strength And makes her arms strong.”
Where is Proverbs 31:17 in the Bible?
Proverbs 31:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 31, verse 17.
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 31:17.
What translation should I read Proverbs 31:17 in?
Proverbs 31:17 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 31:17?
Proverbs 31:17 reads (NASB): “She girds herself with strength And makes her arms strong.” 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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