A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
A woman of good character is like a crown of honor to her husband, but a woman who brings shame is like decay that eats away at his very bones.
This verse teaches that a person's character, whether honorable or shameful, deeply affects their spouse, either bringing them honor or causing them deep pain.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King Solomon, who is traditionally credited with writing Proverbs, these sayings were meant to impart practical wisdom for daily living in ancient Israel. The verse reflects the patriarchal society of the ancient Near East, where a woman's character was seen as integral to her husband's honor and family stability. This proverb uses vivid metaphors to emphasize the positive or negative impact of a wife's behavior on her marriage.
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