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/></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />She does him good and not evil All the days of her life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />She does him good and not evil All the days of her life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />She does him good and not evil All the days of her life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />She does him good and not evil All the days of her life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />She deals bountifully with him for good and not evil All the days of her life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />She comforts, encourages, <i>and</i> does him only good and not evil All the days of her life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />She rewards him with good, not evil, all the days of her life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />She rewards him with good, not evil, all the days of her life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />She doeth him good and not evil All the days of her life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />She is good to him every day of her life, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />She doeth him good and not evil all the days of her life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />She helps him and never harms him all the days of her life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/31.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />As long as she lives, she does him good and never harm. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />She will bring good to him—never evil— every day of her life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />She brings him good and not evil all the days of her life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. <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 done him good, and not evil, "" All [the] days of her life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> She hath done him good, and not evil, All days of her life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />She rewarded him good and not evil all the days of her life.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />She will render him good, and not evil, all the days of her life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />She will repay him with good, and not evil, all the days of her life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />She brings him profit, not loss, all the days of her life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />She does him good and not evil all the days of her life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />She has done good things for him and not bad things all the days of her life.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />She doeth him good and not evil All the days of her life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For she employs all her living for her husband's good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/31-12.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=6490" 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">11</span>The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1580.htm" title="1580: gə·mā·laṯ·hū (V-Qal-Perf-3fs:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; to treat a person, i.e. Benefit or requite; by implication, to ripen, i.e. to wean.">She brings him</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (N-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">good</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā‘ (Adj-ms) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">harm</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kōl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yə·mê (N-mpc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">the days</a> <a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: ḥay·yɛh (N-mpc:: 3fs) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">of her life.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.…<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="/ephesians/5-22.htm">Ephesians 5:22-24</a></span><br />Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. / For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body, of which He is the Savior. / Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-1.htm">1 Peter 3:1-2</a></span><br />Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that even if they refuse to believe the word, they will be won over without words by the behavior of their wives / when they see your pure and reverent demeanor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-18.htm">Colossians 3:18-19</a></span><br />Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. / Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/2-4.htm">Titus 2:4-5</a></span><br />In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children, / to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">1 Corinthians 13:4-7</a></span><br />Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. / Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/2-18.htm">Genesis 2:18</a></span><br />The LORD God also said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make for him a suitable helper.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-14.htm">1 Timothy 5:14</a></span><br />So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/3-10.htm">Ruth 3:10-11</a></span><br />Then Boaz said, “May the LORD bless you, my daughter. You have shown more kindness now than before, because you have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor. / And now do not be afraid, my daughter. I will do for you whatever you request, since all my fellow townspeople know that you are a woman of noble character.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/7-3.htm">1 Corinthians 7:3-4</a></span><br />The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband. / The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-33.htm">Ephesians 5:33</a></span><br />Nevertheless, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/24-67.htm">Genesis 24:67</a></span><br />And Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah and took Rebekah as his wife. And Isaac loved her and was comforted after his mother’s death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-3.htm">1 Samuel 25:3</a></span><br />His name was Nabal, and his wife’s name was Abigail. She was an intelligent and beautiful woman, but her husband, a Calebite, was harsh and evil in his dealings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/songs/4-9.htm">Song of Solomon 4:9-10</a></span><br />You have captured my heart, my sister, my bride; you have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your neck. / How delightful is your love, my sister, my bride! Your love is much better than wine, and the fragrance of your perfume than all spices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/11-11.htm">1 Corinthians 11:11-12</a></span><br />In the Lord, however, woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman. / For just as woman came from man, so also man is born of woman. But everything comes from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/4-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 4:9-10</a></span><br />Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. / For if one falls down, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to help him up!</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/25-18.htm">1 Samuel 25:18-22,26,27</a></b></br> Then Abigail made haste, and took two hundred loaves, and two bottles of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and five measures of parched <i>corn</i>, and an hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and laid <i>them</i> on asses… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/30-32.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">Good</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-23.htm">Harm</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-6.htm">Life</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ecclesiastes/2-17.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-18.htm">Good</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-13.htm">Harm</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-17.htm">Life</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/31.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/31.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>She brings him good</b><br>This phrase highlights the virtuous woman's commitment to her husband, reflecting the biblical ideal of a supportive and nurturing partner. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, a wife's role was crucial in maintaining the household's well-being. The Hebrew word for "good" (טוֹב, tov) encompasses prosperity, happiness, and moral goodness, suggesting that her actions contribute positively to her husband's life. This aligns with the biblical principle found in <a href="/genesis/2-18.htm">Genesis 2:18</a>, where God creates a helper suitable for Adam, emphasizing partnership and mutual support. The virtuous woman exemplifies the wisdom and industriousness praised throughout Proverbs, embodying the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>).<p><b>and not harm</b><br>The commitment to avoid causing harm underscores the importance of trust and integrity in a marital relationship. In biblical times, a wife's betrayal or negligence could lead to significant social and economic consequences for the family. The Hebrew word for "harm" (רָע, ra) often denotes evil or misfortune, indicating that her actions are consistently aimed at preventing any negative impact on her husband. This reflects the broader biblical theme of love and faithfulness, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">1 Corinthians 13:4-7</a>, where love is described as patient, kind, and not self-seeking. The virtuous woman's dedication to her husband's well-being mirrors the covenantal faithfulness God shows to His people.<p><b>all the days of her life</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the lifelong commitment and consistency of the virtuous woman's actions. Her dedication is not temporary or conditional but extends throughout her entire life. This mirrors the biblical concept of covenant, which is enduring and steadfast, as seen in God's promises to His people (<a href="/deuteronomy/7-9.htm">Deuteronomy 7:9</a>). The phrase also suggests a type of Christ, as Jesus is the ultimate example of one who brings good and not harm to His bride, the Church, throughout eternity. The virtuous woman's unwavering commitment serves as a model for believers, encouraging them to live lives marked by faithfulness and integrity, as seen in <a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Galatians 6:9</a>, which urges believers not to grow weary in doing good.<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 epitome of virtue, wisdom, and diligence in a wife.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/her_husband.htm">Her Husband</a></b><br>The recipient of the good that the virtuous woman brings. He is a figure who benefits from her wisdom, diligence, and faithfulness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_lemuel.htm">King Lemuel</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/proverbs/31.htm">Proverbs 31</a>, who shares the wisdom taught to him by his mother, providing a framework for understanding the qualities of a virtuous woman.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>The cultural and historical context in which these proverbs were written, reflecting the societal values and family structures of the time.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_household.htm">The Household</a></b><br>The setting where the virtuous woman's actions and influence are most directly felt, serving as a microcosm of her broader impact on society.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_goodness.htm">Commitment to Goodness</a></b><br>The virtuous woman is committed to bringing good to her husband consistently. This reflects a dedication to positive actions and intentions within marriage.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/lifelong_faithfulness.htm">Lifelong Faithfulness</a></b><br>"All the days of her life" emphasizes the enduring nature of her commitment. This teaches the importance of lifelong faithfulness and consistency in relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/impact_of_a_godly_character.htm">Impact of a Godly Character</a></b><br>Her actions are a result of her godly character, which is cultivated through a relationship with God. This highlights the importance of spiritual growth and character development.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_influence.htm">Role of Influence</a></b><br>The virtuous woman influences her household and community positively. This underscores the power of influence and the responsibility to use it for good.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/partnership_in_marriage.htm">Partnership in Marriage</a></b><br>The relationship between the virtuous woman and her husband is a partnership where she actively contributes to his well-being, illustrating the collaborative nature of a godly marriage.<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_does_the_bible_say_about_rain.htm">What signifies a virtuous woman as her husband's crown?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_alcohol.htm">Are you diligent or slothful in your work?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_speech_literally_cause_life_or_death.htm">Proverbs 18:21: If words carry the power of life and death, where is the scientific basis for speech causing literal life or death?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_do_the_fig_baskets_symbolize.htm">How do words defile a person?</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 12.</span> - GIMEL. <span class="cmt_word">She will do him good and not evil</span> (comp. Ecclus. 26:1-3). She is consistent in her conduct towards her husband, always pursuing his best interests. <span class="cmt_word">All the days of her life;</span> in good times or bad, in the early spring time of young affection, and in the waning years of declining age. Her love, based on high principles, knows no change or diminution. The old commentator refers to the conduct of St. Monies to her unbelieving and unfaithful husband, narrated by St. Augustine in his 'Confessions,' 9:9: "Having been given over to a husband, she served him as her lord; and busied herself to win him to thee, revealing thee to him by her virtues, in which thou madest her beautiful, and reverently amiable, and admirable to her husband." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/31-12.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 will bring him</span><br /><span class="heb">גְּמָלַ֣תְהוּ</span> <span class="translit">(gə·mā·laṯ·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1580.htm">Strong's 1580: </a> </span><span class="str2">To deal fully or adequately with, deal out to, wean, ripen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">good</span><br /><span class="heb">ט֣וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(ṭō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and not</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">harm</span><br /><span class="heb">רָ֑ע</span> <span class="translit">(rā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּ֝֗ל</span> <span class="translit">(kōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the days</span><br /><span class="heb">יְמֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(yə·mê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of her life.</span><br /><span class="heb">חַיֶּֽיה׃‪‬</span> <span class="translit">(ḥay·yeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/31-12.htm">Proverbs 31:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/31-12.htm">Proverbs 31:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/31-12.htm">Proverbs 31:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/31-12.htm">Proverbs 31:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/31-12.htm">Proverbs 31:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/31-12.htm">Proverbs 31:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/31-12.htm">Proverbs 31:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/31-12.htm">Proverbs 31:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/31-12.htm">Proverbs 31:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/31-12.htm">Proverbs 31:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/31-12.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 31:12 She does him good and not harm (Prov. 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