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Proverbs 12:4

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
Proverbs 12:4 · King James Version

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.

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