Holy Scripture

Proverbs 31:28

A church father on this verse
“"Her children rise up," etc. Knowing this would certainly come to pass, he speaks prophetically as if it were already done. For the children of the church shall rise, namely all the elect in the end, endowed with the immortality of the flesh; and then they proclaim that their mother, who bore them to God from water an…”
Bede, 8th c. — Commentary on Proverbs

Source: Septuagint

Original

28And her kindness to them sets up her children for them, and they grow rich, And her husband praises her.

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In context

26The ways of her household are careful, And she eats not the bread of idleness.

27But she opens her mouth wisely, and according to law.

— Proverbs 31:28 —

29Many daughters have obtained wealth, Many have wrought valiantly; But thou hast exceeded, thou hast surpassed all.

30Charms are false, and woman’s beauty is vain: For it is a wise woman that is blessed, And let her praise the fear of the Lord.

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