Proverbs 31:31 nasb — Give her the product of her hands, And let her works praise her in the gates.

Proverbs 31:31 in the NASB reads: “Give her the product of her hands, And let her works praise her in the gates.”

Proverbs 31:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 31, verse 31.

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

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.

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 31:31.

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Proverbs 31:31 reads (NASB): “Give her the product of her hands, And let her 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.