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Proverbs 31:31 kjv — Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

King James Version

"Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. "

— Proverbs 31:31, King James Version

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Proverbs 31 — Context

28

Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

29

Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

30

Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.

31

Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

Proverbs 31:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 31:31 say?
Proverbs 31:31 in the King James Version reads: “Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. ”
Where is Proverbs 31:31 in the Bible?
Proverbs 31:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 31, verse 31.
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 31:31.
What translation should I read Proverbs 31:31 in?
Proverbs 31:31 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 31:31?
Proverbs 31:31 reads (KJV): “Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. ” 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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