Other translations
American Standard Version
A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Who finds a diligent woman? For she is precious beyond incomparable precious stones.
Darby Bible Translation
Who can find a woman of worth? for her price is far above rubies.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
Who shall find a valiant woman? far and from the uttermost coasts is the price of her.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
A virtuous woman who can find? for her price is far above rubies.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.
God's Word
"Who can find a wife with a strong character? She is worth far more than jewels.
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.
New American Standard Bible
An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels.
New International Version
A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
New Living Translation
Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies.
Webster's Bible Translation
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
The World English Bible
Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies.
EasyEnglish Bible
How difficult it is to find a wife who is truly wise! She is worth much more than valuable jewels.
Young‘s Literal Translation
A woman of worth who doth find? Yea, far above rubies [is] her price.
New Life Version
Who can find a good wife? For she is worth far more than rubies that make one rich.
The Voice Bible
Who can find a truly excellent woman? One who is superior in all that she is and all that she does? Her worth far exceeds that of rubies and expensive jewelry.
Living Bible
If you can find a truly good wife, she is worth more than precious gems!
New Catholic Bible
Who can find a worthy wife? She is far more precious than pearls.
Legacy Standard Bible
An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above pearls.
Jubilee Bible 2000
Who can find a valiant woman? for her price is far above precious stones.
Christian Standard Bible
Who can find a wife of noble character? She is far more precious than jewels.
Amplified Bible © 1954
A capable, intelligent, and virtuous woman—who is he who can find her? She is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls.
New Century Version
It is hard to find a good wife, because she is worth more than rubies.
The Message
A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds. Her husband trusts her without reserve, and never has reason to regret it. Never spiteful, she treats him generously all her life long. She shops around for the best yarns and cottons, and enjoys knitting and sewing. She’s like a trading ship that sails to faraway places and brings back exotic surprises. She’s up before dawn, preparing breakfast for her family and organizing her day. She looks over a field and buys it, then, with money she’s put aside, plants a garden. First thing in the morning, she dresses for work, rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started. She senses the worth of her work, is in no hurry to call it quits for the day. She’s skilled in the crafts of home and hearth, diligent in homemaking. She’s quick to assist anyone in need, reaches out to help the poor. She doesn’t worry about her family when it snows; their winter clothes are all mended and ready to wear. She makes her own clothing, and dresses in colorful linens and silks. Her husband is greatly respected when he deliberates with the city fathers. She designs gowns and sells them, brings the sweaters she knits to the dress shops. Her clothes are well-made and elegant, and she always faces tomorrow with a smile. When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say, and she always says it kindly. She keeps an eye on everyone in her household, and keeps them all busy and productive. Her children respect and bless her; her husband joins in with words of praise: “Many women have done wonderful things, but you’ve outclassed them all!” Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades. The woman to be admired and praised is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-God. Give her everything she deserves! Adorn her life with praises!
Evangelical Heritage Version ™
Who can find a wife with strong character? Her value is greater than that of gems.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
A capable wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.
Good News Translation®
How hard it is to find a capable wife! She is worth far more than jewels!
Wycliffe Bible
Who shall find a strong woman? the price of her is far, and from the last ends. (Who shall find a woman of virtue? her value is far above anything else.)
Contemporary English Version
A truly good wife is the most precious treasure a man can find!
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
A good wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
A woman of strength who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
A capable wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.
Common English Bible © 2011
A competent wife, how does one find her? Her value is far above pearls.
Amplified Bible © 2015
An excellent woman [one who is spiritual, capable, intelligent, and virtuous], who is he who can find her? Her value is more precious than jewels and her worth is far above rubies or pearls.
English Standard Version Anglicised
An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Who can find a woman of worth? Far beyond jewels is her value.
New American Standard Bible
An excellent wife, who can find her? For her worth is far above jewels.
The Expanded Bible
·It is hard to [L Who can…?] find a ·good [noble; virtuous] wife [Ruth 3:11], because she is worth more than ·rubies [or pearls].
Tree of Life Version
An accomplished woman who can find? Her value is far beyond rubies.
Revised Standard Version
A good wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.
New International Reader's Version
Who can find an excellent woman? She is worth far more than rubies.
BRG Bible
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
Complete Jewish Bible
א Who can find a capable wife? Her value is far beyond that of pearls.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
A capable wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.
Orthodox Jewish Bible
Who can find an aishes chayil (a woman of valor, an excellent wife Prov 12:4)? For her worth is far above rubies.
Names of God Bible
“Who can find a wife with a strong character? She is worth far more than jewels.
Modern English Version
Who can find a virtuous woman? For her worth is far above rubies.
Easy-to-Read Version
How hard it is to find the perfect wife. She is worth far more than jewels.
International Children’s Bible
It is hard to find an excellent wife. She is worth more than rubies.
Lexham English Bible
A woman of excellence, who will find? For her worth is far more than precious jewels.
New International Version - UK
A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.