Proverbs 12:4
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
In other versions
A worthy woman is the crown of her husband; But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
ASV
A woman of virtue is a crown to her husband; but she whose behaviour is a cause of shame is like a wasting disease in his bones.
BBE
A woman of worth is a crown to her husband; but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
DBY
A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, But a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
WEB
A virtuous woman `is' a crown to her husband, And as rottenness in his bones `is' one causing shame.
YLT
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that makes ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
ENG
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
WBT
A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.
BSB
In context
2A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
3A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
4A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
5The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
6The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
