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Berean Standard Bible

““Many daughters have done noble things, but you surpass them all!””

Proverbs 31:29

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Study note

After describing the woman's household and her children's praise, the poem quotes her husband's own words of tribute. Verses 28 and 29 show that her family recognizes the value of her work.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“Many daughters have done noble things, but you surpass them all!”

World English Bible (WEB)

“Many women do noble things, but you excel them all.”

King James Version (KJV)

Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Many daughters have done worthily, But thou excellest them all.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Unnumbered women have done well, but you are better than all of them.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Muchas mujeres hicieron el bien; mas tú las sobrepujaste á todas.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

«¡Hay muchas mujeres ejemplares, pero tú eres la mejor de todas!».

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