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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/31.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/31.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/31.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />She is energetic and strong, a hard worker.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/31.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />She dresses herself with strength and makes her arms strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />She girds herself with strength and shows that her arms are strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />She girds herself with strength, And strengthens her arms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />She surrounds her waist with strength And makes her arms strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />She girds herself with strength And makes her arms strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />She girds herself with strength, And makes her arms strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />She girds herself with strength And makes her arms strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />She equips herself with strength [spiritual, mental, and physical fitness for her God-given task] And makes her arms strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />She draws on her strength and reveals that her arms are strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />She draws on her strength and reveals that her arms are strong. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />She girdeth her loins with strength, And maketh strong her arms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and she always works hard. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />She girdeth her loins with strength, and maketh strong her arms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />She puts on strength like a belt and goes to work with energy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/31.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />She is a hard worker, strong and industrious. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />She clothes herself with fortitude, and fortifies her arms with strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />She girds herself with strength and shows that her arms are strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />She begins her work vigorously, and she strengthens her arms. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />She girds her waist with strength, and makes her arms strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />She arms her waist with strength, and makes her arms strong. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />She has girded her loins with might, "" And strengthens her arms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> She hath girded with might her loins, And doth strengthen her arms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />She girded her loins with strength, and she will strengthen her arms.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />She hath girded her loins with strength, and hath strengthened her arm. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />She has wrapped her waist with fortitude, and she has strengthened her arm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />She girds herself with strength; she exerts her arms with vigor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />She girds herself with strength, and makes her arms strong.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />She girds her loins with strength, and strengthens her arms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />She has girt her waist with strength and has strengthened her arms.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />She girdeth her loins with strength, And maketh strong her arms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />She strongly girds her loins, and strengthens her arms for work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/31-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=6520" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/31.htm">The Virtues of a Noble Woman</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>She appraises a field and buys it; from her earnings she plants a vineyard. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2296.htm" title="2296: ḥā·ḡə·rāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To gird, gird on, gird oneself. A primitive root; to gird on.">She girds herself</a> <a href="/hebrew/4975.htm" title="4975: mā·ṯə·ne·hā (N-mdc:: 3fs) -- Loins. From an unused root meaning to be slender; properly, the waist or small of the back; only in plural the loins."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5797.htm" title="5797: ḇə·‘ō·wz (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Strength, might. Or rowz; from azaz; strength in various applications.">with strength</a> <a href="/hebrew/2220.htm" title="2220: zə·rō·‘ō·w·ṯe·hā (N-fpc:: 3fs) -- Arm, shoulder, strength. Or zroao; and zrowpah; or zrowah; from zara'; the arm, or the foreleg; figuratively, force.">and shows that her arms</a> <a href="/hebrew/553.htm" title="553: wat·tə·’am·mêṣ (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To be stout, strong, bold, alert. A primitive root; to be alert, physically or mentally.">are strong.</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>She sees that her gain is good, and her lamp is not extinguished at night.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/31-25.htm">Proverbs 31:25</a></span><br />Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the days to come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-4.htm">Proverbs 12:4</a></span><br />A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-1.htm">Proverbs 14:1</a></span><br />Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/24-5.htm">Proverbs 24:5</a></span><br />A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-29.htm">Proverbs 20:29</a></span><br />The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-3.htm">1 Peter 3:3-4</a></span><br />Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, / but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/2-9.htm">1 Timothy 2:9-10</a></span><br />Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, / but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10</a></span><br />Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/3-16.htm">Ephesians 3:16</a></span><br />I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-11.htm">Colossians 1:11</a></span><br />being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13</a></span><br />Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a></span><br />But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a></span><br />But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a></span><br />Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-32.htm">Psalm 18:32</a></span><br />It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">She girds her loins with strength, and strengthens her arms.</p><p class="hdg">girdeth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/18-46.htm">1 Kings 18:46</a></b></br> And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/4-29.htm">2 Kings 4:29</a></b></br> Then he said to Gehazi, Gird up thy loins, and take my staff in thine hand, and go thy way: if thou meet any man, salute him not; and if any salute thee, answer him not again: and lay my staff upon the face of the child.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/38-3.htm">Job 38:3</a></b></br> Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me.</p><p class="hdg">strengtheneth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/49-24.htm">Genesis 49:24</a></b></br> But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty <i>God</i> of Jacob; (from thence <i>is</i> the shepherd, the stone of Israel:)</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/44-12.htm">Isaiah 44:12</a></b></br> The smith with the tongs both worketh in the coals, and fashioneth it with hammers, and worketh it with the strength of his arms: yea, he is hungry, and his strength faileth: he drinketh no water, and is faint.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hosea/7-15.htm">Hosea 7:15</a></b></br> Though I have bound <i>and</i> strengthened their arms, yet do they imagine mischief against me.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/5-20.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/psalms/109-19.htm">Band</a> <a href="/psalms/109-19.htm">Girded</a> <a href="/psalms/109-19.htm">Girdeth</a> <a href="/psalms/109-19.htm">Girds</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-33.htm">Herself</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-31.htm">Loins</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-33.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-20.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-14.htm">Round</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-24.htm">Sets</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-3.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-3.htm">Strengthen</a> <a href="/psalms/104-15.htm">Strengtheneth</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-6.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-15.htm">Tasks</a> <a href="/judges/8-1.htm">Vigorously</a> <a href="/psalms/38-7.htm">Waist</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-16.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/31-20.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/isaiah/11-5.htm">Band</a> <a href="/isaiah/15-3.htm">Girded</a> <a href="/joel/1-8.htm">Girdeth</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-11.htm">Girds</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-22.htm">Herself</a> <a href="/isaiah/11-5.htm">Loins</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-22.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-22.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-19.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/1-6.htm">Round</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/1-5.htm">Sets</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-25.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/4-12.htm">Strengthen</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-19.htm">Strengtheneth</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-11.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/exodus/5-13.htm">Tasks</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-34.htm">Vigorously</a> <a href="/songs/7-2.htm">Waist</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/1-3.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 31</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/31-1.htm">Lemuel's lesson of chastity and temperance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/31-6.htm">The afflicted are to be comforted and defended</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">The praise and properties of a good wife</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical times, "girding" oneself often referred to preparing for action or work, as seen in <a href="/1_kings/18-46.htm">1 Kings 18:46</a> where Elijah girds up his loins to run. The act of girding oneself with strength suggests a readiness and determination to face daily tasks and challenges. This strength is not merely physical but also encompasses moral and spiritual fortitude, aligning with <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10</a>, which encourages believers to be strong in the Lord. The cultural context of the time valued physical labor and resilience, especially in women who managed households and contributed to the community's well-being.<p><b>and shows that her arms are strong</b><br>This part of the verse highlights the visible evidence of her strength. In the ancient Near Eastern context, women were often involved in physically demanding tasks such as weaving, grinding grain, and carrying water. The mention of strong arms indicates her capability and diligence in fulfilling these roles. It also symbolizes her ability to support and uphold her family, reminiscent of the strength described in <a href="/proverbs/14.htm">Proverbs 14:1</a>, where a wise woman builds her house. The imagery of strong arms can also be seen as a type of Christ, who bears the burdens of humanity and provides strength to the weary, as depicted in <a href="/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29-31</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_virtuous_woman.htm">The Virtuous Woman</a></b><br>The subject of <a href="/bsb/proverbs/31.htm">Proverbs 31</a>, often referred to as the "Proverbs 31 Woman," is an idealized figure representing the qualities of a godly and capable woman. She is a model of virtue, diligence, and strength.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_lemuel.htm">King Lemuel</a></b><br>The chapter is attributed to the words of King Lemuel, which his mother taught him. It is a mother's advice to her son on what to look for in a virtuous wife.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>The cultural and historical context of this passage is ancient Israel, where the roles and expectations of women were defined by societal norms and religious teachings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/strength_in_action.htm">Strength in Action</a></b><br>The phrase "girds herself with strength" suggests preparation and readiness. In a spiritual sense, believers are called to prepare themselves with the strength that comes from God, equipping themselves for the tasks and challenges of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/physical_and_spiritual_fitness.htm">Physical and Spiritual Fitness</a></b><br>The emphasis on strong arms can be seen as a metaphor for both physical and spiritual fitness. Just as the virtuous woman is physically strong, Christians are encouraged to maintain spiritual strength through prayer, study, and obedience to God's Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/diligence_and_hard_work.htm">Diligence and Hard Work</a></b><br>The virtuous woman is a model of diligence. Her strength is not just physical but also reflects her commitment to her responsibilities. Believers are encouraged to work diligently in all they do, as unto the Lord.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/empowerment_through_god.htm">Empowerment through God</a></b><br>True strength comes from God. While the <a href="/bsb/proverbs/31.htm">Proverbs 31</a> woman is strong and capable, her strength is ultimately a reflection of her reliance on God. Christians are reminded that their strength is found in their relationship with Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_31.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 31</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_a_proverbs_31_virtuous_woman.htm">What defines a virtuous woman in Proverbs 31?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_divine_aid_favor_the_self-reliant.htm">Does divine assistance favor self-reliant individuals?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_proverbs_31_an_ideal,_not_a_standard.htm">Could Proverbs 31:10-31 be more of a cultural ideal rather than an achievable standard, considering other biblical teachings on human imperfection?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_fellowship_with_god.htm">What is the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - KHETH. <span class="cmt_word">She girdeth her loins with strength</span> (ver. 25). This seems at first sight a strange assertion to make concerning one of the weaker sex; but the phrase is metaphorically expressive of the energy and force with which she prepares herself for her work. Strength and vigour are, as it were, the girdle which she binds round her waist to enable her to conduct her operations with case and freedom. So we have a similar metaphor boldly applied to God (<a href="/psalms/93-1.htm">Psalm 93:1</a>): "The Lord reigneth, he is apparelled with majesty; the Lord is apparelled, he hath girded himself with strength" (cf. <a href="/job/38-3.htm">Job 38:3</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Strengtheneth her arms</span>. By daily exercise she makes her arms firm and strong, and capable of great and continued exertion. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/31-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">She girds herself</span><br /><span class="heb">חָֽגְרָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·ḡə·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2296.htm">Strong's 2296: </a> </span><span class="str2">To gird, gird on, gird oneself</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with strength</span><br /><span class="heb">בְע֣וֹז</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·‘ō·wz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5797.htm">Strong's 5797: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength, might</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and shows that her arms</span><br /><span class="heb">זְרֹעוֹתֶֽיהָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(zə·rō·‘ō·w·ṯe·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2220.htm">Strong's 2220: </a> </span><span class="str2">The arm, the foreleg, force</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are strong.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַ֝תְּאַמֵּ֗ץ</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tə·’am·mêṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_553.htm">Strong's 553: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be stout, strong, bold, alert</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/31-17.htm">Proverbs 31:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/31-17.htm">Proverbs 31:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/31-17.htm">Proverbs 31:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/31-17.htm">Proverbs 31:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/31-17.htm">Proverbs 31:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/31-17.htm">Proverbs 31:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/31-17.htm">Proverbs 31:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/31-17.htm">Proverbs 31:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/31-17.htm">Proverbs 31:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/31-17.htm">Proverbs 31:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/31-17.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 31:17 She girds her waist with strength (Prov. 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