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all.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Many daughters have done noble things, but you surpass them all!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Many daughters have done well, But you excel them all.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Many daughters have done nobly, But you excel them all.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Many daughters have done nobly, But you excel them all.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Many daughters have done nobly, But you excel them all.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“Many daughters have done excellently, But you have gone above them all.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Many daughters have done nobly, <i>and</i> well [with the strength of character that is steadfast in goodness], But you excel them all.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Many women have done noble deeds, but you surpass them all! ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Many women are capable, but you surpass them all!&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Many daughters have done worthily, But thou excellest them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />"There are many good women, but you are the best!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />'Many women have done noble work, but you have surpassed them all!'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/31.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He says, "Many women are good wives, but you are the best of them all." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Many women have done wonderful things," he says, "but you surpass all of them!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"Many daughters have done valiantly, but you surpass them all!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"Many women do noble things, but you excel them all."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Many daughters have done noble things, but you surpass them all!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“Many women do noble things, but you excel them all.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />“The daughters who have done worthily [are] many, "" You have gone up above them all.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Many are the daughters who have done worthily, Thou hast gone up above them all.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Many daughters did virtue, and thou wentest up over all of them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Many daughters have gathered together riches: thou hast surpassed them all. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Many daughters have gathered together riches; you have surpassed them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />“Many are the women of proven worth, but you have excelled them all.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Many daughters have become rich, but you have excelled them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And many of her daughters have retained wealth, and you have far surpassed all of these.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Many daughters have done valiantly, But thou excellest them all.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Many daughters have obtained wealth, many have wrought valiantly; but thou hast exceeded, thou hast surpassed all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/31-29.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=6598" 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">28</span>Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her as well: <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: rab·bō·wṯ (Adj-fp) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">“Many</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: bā·nō·wṯ (N-fp) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">daughters</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">have done</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥā·yil (N-ms) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">noble things,</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: wə·’at (Conj-w:: Pro-2fs) -- You (masc. sing.). ">but you</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: ‘ā·lîṯ (V-Qal-Perf-2fs) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">surpass</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">them</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kul·lā·nāh (N-msc:: 3fp) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all!”</a> </span><span class="reftext">30</span>Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.…<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/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/18-22.htm">Proverbs 18:22</a></span><br />He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-14.htm">Proverbs 19:14</a></span><br />Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.<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="/ruth/3-11.htm">Ruth 3:11</a></span><br />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="/songs/6-9.htm">Song of Solomon 6:9</a></span><br />but my dove, my perfect one, is unique, the favorite of the mother who bore her. The maidens see her and call her blessed; the queens and concubines sing her praises.<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="/1_kings/10-1.htm">1 Kings 10:1-9</a></span><br />Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. / She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. / And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/24-14.htm">Genesis 24:14</a></span><br />Now may it happen that the girl to whom I say, ‘Please let down your jar that I may drink,’ and who responds, ‘Drink, and I will water your camels as well’—let her be the one You have appointed for Your servant Isaac. By this I will know that You have shown kindness to my master.”<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_peter/3-1.htm">1 Peter 3:1-6</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. / Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-25.htm">Ephesians 5:25-33</a></span><br />Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her / to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, / and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/2-3.htm">Titus 2:3-5</a></span><br />Older women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addicted to much wine, but teachers of good. / 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_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="/1_timothy/5-10.htm">1 Timothy 5:10</a></span><br />and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Many daughters have done virtuously, but you excel them all.</p><p class="hdg">done virtuously</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/6-8.htm">Song of Solomon 6:8,9</a></b></br> There are threescore queens, and fourscore concubines, and virgins without number… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/5-27.htm">Ephesians 5:27</a></b></br> That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/28-6.htm">Better</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-15.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/psalms/103-20.htm">Excel</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">Noble</a> <a href="/psalms/45-4.htm">Nobly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-6.htm">Surpass</a> <a href="/psalms/40-12.htm">Unnumbered</a> <a href="/psalms/118-16.htm">Valiantly</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-3.htm">Women</a> <a href="/ruth/4-11.htm">Worthily</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ecclesiastes/2-13.htm">Better</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-7.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-10.htm">Excel</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-17.htm">Noble</a> <a href="/galatians/5-7.htm">Nobly</a> <a href="/jeremiah/5-28.htm">Surpass</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-32.htm">Unnumbered</a> <a href="/numbers/24-18.htm">Valiantly</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-8.htm">Women</a> <a href="/romans/16-2.htm">Worthily</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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The term "daughters" can be understood as women in general, emphasizing the collective achievements of women throughout history. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, women played crucial roles in family and community life, often demonstrating wisdom and strength. The Bible frequently highlights women who have acted nobly, such as Ruth, Esther, and Deborah, each of whom displayed courage and faithfulness. This phrase sets the stage for a comparison, recognizing that while many have achieved greatness, there is one who stands out.<p><b>but you surpass them all!</b><br>This part of the verse elevates the subject above all others, suggesting an exceptional level of virtue and capability. The use of "surpass" indicates a comparison, suggesting that the woman being addressed embodies the ideal qualities described earlier in <a href="/proverbs/31.htm">Proverbs 31</a>. This can be seen as a type of Christ, who surpasses all in righteousness and wisdom. Theologically, it points to the ultimate fulfillment of virtue and excellence found in Christ, who is the perfect embodiment of wisdom. In a broader biblical context, this phrase can be connected to the idea of the "bride of Christ," representing the church, which is called to embody the virtues of wisdom, strength, and noble character.<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 godly character. She is a model for women in her diligence, fear of the Lord, and care for her household.<br><br>2. <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. This chapter is often seen as a mother's advice to her son on what to look for in a wife.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_daughters.htm">The Daughters</a></b><br>These represent women in general who have achieved noble deeds. The verse acknowledges their accomplishments but highlights the surpassing excellence of the virtuous woman.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/e/excellence_in_character.htm">Excellence in Character</a></b><br>The verse highlights the importance of striving for excellence in character and virtue. Women are encouraged to cultivate qualities that honor God and bless their families.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_noble_deeds.htm">Recognition of Noble Deeds</a></b><br>While many women achieve noble things, the verse teaches that surpassing excellence is recognized and honored. This encourages women to pursue godliness and wisdom above all.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_encouragement.htm">Role of Encouragement</a></b><br>The verse serves as a reminder to encourage and uplift women who demonstrate godly virtues. Recognizing and affirming their contributions is vital in a Christian community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/aspiration_for_godly_living.htm">Aspiration for Godly Living</a></b><br>The passage calls both men and women to aspire to live lives that reflect God's wisdom and love, setting a standard for others to follow.<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/did_god_intend_it_for_good.htm">What does 'More Precious Than Rubies' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_proverbs_12_4_with_exodus_21.htm">Proverbs 12:4 extols a virtuous wife, but how can we reconcile this with other biblical passages portraying women as subordinate or property (e.g., Exodus 21)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_anyone_fully_embody_proverbs_31.htm">How can one person realistically fulfill all the ideal qualities described in Proverbs 31:10-31 without ever falling short?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/31.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(29) <span class= "bld">Many daughters--</span><span class= "ital">i.e.</span>, women (<a href="/genesis/30-13.htm" title="And Leah said, Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed: and she called his name Asher.">Genesis 30:13</a>; <a href="/songs/6-9.htm" title="My dove, my undefiled is but one; she is the only one of her mother, she is the choice one of her that bore her. The daughters saw her, and blessed her; yes, the queens and the concubines, and they praised her.">Song of Solomon 6:9</a>); a term of affection.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 29.</span> - RESH. <span class="cmt_word">Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all</span>. The versions and some commentators take the encomium in the mean and restricted sense of praise for the acquisition of riches. Thus the Vulgate, <span class="accented">Multae filiae congregaverunt divitias</span>; Septuagint, "Many daughters have obtained wealth." But it adds another rendering, "Many have wrought power (<span class="greek">ἐποίησανδύναμιν</span>)," which is nearer the meaning in this place. <span class="accented">Chayil</span> (as we have seen, ver. 10) means "force," <span class="accented">virtus</span>, "strength of character" shown in various ways (comp. <a href="/numbers/24-18.htm">Numbers 24:18</a>; <a href="/psalms/60-12.htm">Psalm 60:12</a>). "Daughters," equivalent to "women," as <a href="/genesis/30-13.htm">Genesis 30:13</a>; <a href="/songs/6-9.htm">Song of Solomon 6:9</a>. Roman Catholic commentators have, with much ingenuity, applied the whole description of the virtuous woman, and especially the present verse, to the Virgin Mary. We may regard it as a representation of the truly Christian matron, who loves husband and children, guides the house, is discreet, chaste, good, a teacher of good things (<a href="/1_timothy/5-14.htm">1 Timothy 5:14</a>; <a href="/titus/2-3.htm">Titus 2:3</a>, etc.). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/31-29.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">“Many</span><br /><span class="heb">רַבּ֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(rab·bō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many, great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">daughters</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֭נוֹת</span> <span class="translit">(bā·nō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> </span><span class="str2">A daughter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have done</span><br /><span class="heb">עָ֣שׂוּ</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·śū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">noble things,</span><br /><span class="heb">חָ֑יִל</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·yil)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2428.htm">Strong's 2428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but you</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝אַ֗תְּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’at)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">surpass</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלִ֥ית</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ascend, in, actively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all!”</span><br /><span class="heb">כֻּלָּֽנָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(kul·lā·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine plural<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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/31-29.htm">Proverbs 31:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/31-29.htm">Proverbs 31:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/31-29.htm">Proverbs 31:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/31-29.htm">Proverbs 31:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/31-29.htm">Proverbs 31:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/31-29.htm">Proverbs 31:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/31-29.htm">Proverbs 31:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/31-29.htm">Proverbs 31:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/31-29.htm">Proverbs 31:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/31-29.htm">Proverbs 31:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/31-29.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 31:29 Many women do noble things but you (Prov. 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