Proverbs 31:22 kjva — She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple."

— Proverbs 31:22, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Proverbs 31 — Context

19

She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.

20

She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

21

She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.

22

She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.

23

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

24

She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

25

Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

Proverbs 31:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 31:22 say?
Proverbs 31:22 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.”
Where is Proverbs 31:22 in the Bible?
Proverbs 31:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 31, verse 22.
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 31:22.
What translation should I read Proverbs 31:22 in?
Proverbs 31:22 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 31:22?
Proverbs 31:22 reads (KJVA): “She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.” 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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