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Berean Standard Bible

“She girds herself with strength and shows that her arms are strong.”

Proverbs 31:17

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Study note

Within the acrostic portrait of Proverbs 31, the woman is shown working early and late, buying a field and planting a vineyard. This verse describes the physical energy that supports her many projects.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

She girds herself with strength and shows that her arms are strong.

World English Bible (WEB)

She arms her waist with strength, and makes her arms strong.

King James Version (KJV)

She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.

American Standard Version (ASV)

She girdeth her loins with strength, And maketh strong her arms.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

She puts a band of strength round her, and makes her arms strong.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Ciñó sus lomos de fortaleza, y esforzó sus brazos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Está llena de vitalidad, y está lista para trabajar.

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