KJV ORIGINAL
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Give her the reward she has earned through her hard work, and let her accomplishments be publicly recognized and celebrated.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that a woman who works hard and lives wisely deserves to be rewarded and publicly honored for her efforts.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes the famous passage about the 'virtuous woman' in Proverbs 31:10-31, which describes an ideal wife and mother in ancient Israel. In biblical times, 'the gates' referred to the city entrance where business was conducted, legal matters were decided, and public recognition was given. This was where community leaders gathered and where a person's reputation was established.
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