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Berean Standard Bible

“Her husband is known at the city gates, where he sits among the elders of the land.”

Proverbs 31:23

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Proverbs 31 ends with a portrait of a capable woman whose work, wisdom and kindness benefit her household and others. After describing her industry and care, the poem mentions her husband.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Her husband is known at the city gates, where he sits among the elders of the land.

World English Bible (WEB)

Her husband is respected in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.

King James Version (KJV)

Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Her husband is known in the gates, When he sitteth among the elders of the land.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Her husband is a man of note in the public place, when he takes his seat among the responsible men of the land.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Conocido es su marido en las puertas, cuando se sienta con los ancianos de la tierra.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Su esposo es bien conocido en la comunidad, pues se sienta entre las autoridades de la ciudad.

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