Proverbs 31:28
Her children arise and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her.
Subject: Wives
This is a complimentary proverb. The first line tells us that her children will raise up and call their mother blessed. The raise up indicates it may not be today. It may not be when we want it. But, they do rise up. For the mother who deserves it children will eventually call her blessed. Husbands also do so. Husbands should praise the mother of their children. This is important. The reason for the praise is found in the verses that proceed this verse. This is the conclusion of the story. Children will rise up and call her blessed when they see the things demonstrated in the proceeding verses. Godly women get deserving compliments. Husbands and children recognize it. The compliments do not come when they are not deserved. Godly women do Godly things. Note what Solomon has to say about wives/mothers:
Proverbs 5:18 (ESV Strong's)
Let your fountain be blessed,
and rejoice in the wife of your youth,
Proverbs 18:22 (ESV Strong's)
He who finds a wife finds a good thing
and obtains favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 19:14 (ESV Strong's)
House and wealth are inherited from fathers,
but a prudent wife is from the Lord.
Proverbs 31:10 (ESV Strong's)
The Woman Who Fears the Lord
An excellent wife who can find?
She is far more precious than jewels.
Look what God says about having a wife that does not demonstrate Godliness:
Proverbs 21:9 (ESV Strong's)
It is better to live in a corner of the housetop
than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife.
Proverbs 25:24 (ESV Strong's)
It is better to live in a corner of the housetop
than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife.
Proverbs 27:15 (ESV Strong's)
A continual dripping on a rainy day
and a quarrelsome wife are alike;
Solomon had plenty of wives (700). So, he knew a little about what he was talking about. I have a Godly, industrious and Proverbs 31 wife. I need to rejoice in that gift from God and praise her.
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