Proverbs 31:10
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©HebrewStrong'sOrigin
An excellentחַ֭יִל
(cha·yil)
2428: strength, efficiency, wealth, armyfrom chul
wife,אֵֽשֶׁת־
(e·shet-)
802: woman, wife, femalefrom an unused word
whoמִ֣י
(mi)
4310: who?a prim. pronoun
can find?יִמְצָ֑א
(yim·tza;)
4672: to attain to, finda prim. root
For her worthמִכְרָֽהּ׃
(mich·rah.)
4377: merchandise, valuefrom makar
is farוְרָחֹ֖ק
(ve·ra·chok)
7350: distant, far, a distancefrom rachaq
above 
 
4480: froma prim. preposition
jewels.מִפְּנִינִ֣ים
(mip·pe·ni·nim)
6443: coralsfrom the same as pinnah


















KJV Lexicon
Who can find
matsa'  (maw-tsaw')
to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
a virtuous
chayil  (khah'-yil)
probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
woman
'ishshah  (ish-shaw')
irregular plural, nashiym {naw-sheem'}; a woman
for her price
meker  (meh'-ker)
merchandise; also value -- pay, price, ware.
is far
rachowq  (raw-khoke')
remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
above rubies
paniyn  (paw-neen')
probably a pearl (as round) -- ruby.
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels.

King James Bible
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Who can find a capable wife? She is far more precious than jewels.

International Standard Version
Who can find a capable wife? Her value far exceeds the finest jewels.

NET Bible
Who can find a wife of noble character? For her value is far more than rubies.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Who finds a diligent woman? For she is precious beyond incomparable precious stones.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Who can find a wife with a strong character? She is worth far more than jewels.

King James 2000 Bible
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
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