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Proverbs 31:11

ESV The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain.
NIV Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
NASB The heart of her husband trusts in her, And he will have no lack of gain.
CSB The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will not lack anything good.
NLT Her husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life.
KJV The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
NKJV The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain.

What does Proverbs 31:11 mean?

The godly, "excellent" wife (Proverbs 31:10) is trustworthy. She gives her husband no reasons to doubt her integrity or her competence. The following verses expand on this idea to include hard work (Proverbs 31:13, 27), skill (Proverbs 31:19), compassion (Proverbs 31:20), and wisdom (Proverbs 31:26). Her efforts are crucial to the success of the household. Those tasks are not presented as easy (1 Corinthians 7:34), which is why her success is so valued.

The "gain" spoken of here is more than financial. As the next verse indicates, this woman sincerely seeks the good of her husband—something he is called on to do, as well (Ephesians 5:25). A godly wife is a faithful partner, as Priscilla was with Aquila (Acts 18:24–26).
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