Proverbs 31:10-12

A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life.

Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Read all of Proverbs 31

9 songs meet this passage

  • One Woman · Jade

    resonates with Proverbs 31:10-12

    The song's overall posture of wanting to be valued as faithful and worthy echoes the biblical picture of a woman desiring to be cherished and trusted.

  • Do Anything (feat. Niki Harris) · Natural Selection

    strains against Proverbs 31:10

    The lyric treats love like a performance test to pass, whereas this verse frames worth in character rather than proving oneself through romantic deeds.

  • “you could've been anything that you wanted to”

    The Way You Do the Things You Do · UB40

    resonates with Proverbs 31:10

    Delighting in a beloved's worth and qualities, however playfully expressed, echoes Scripture's own praise of a cherished person.

  • “although, most men are hoes, he flows on the down low”

    Whatta Man · En Vogue & Salt-N-Pepa

    resonates with Proverbs 31:10

    The praise of a rare, trustworthy partner echoes the Proverbs' celebration of someone whose worth is far above the ordinary.

  • “Your love is a pearl”

    Beautiful in My Eyes · Joshua Kadison

    resonates with Proverbs 31:10

    The comparison of a beloved to something rare and precious mirrors Scripture's praise of a spouse whose worth exceeds jewels.

  • “Pimpin' hoes and clockin' a grip like my name was Dolomite”

    Nuthin' but a "G" Thang (feat. Snoop Dogg) · Dr. Dre

    strains against Proverbs 31:10-11

    Scripture holds up a woman's worth as treasured and trustworthy; this line reduces women to objects of profit and control.

  • “I found me a new b***h this year”

    Keep On, Keepin' On (feat. Xscape) [JD Remix] · MC Lyte

    strains against Proverbs 31:10-11

    The degrading language used for a partner stands opposite the honor and worth Scripture assigns to a woman.

  • “My girl didn't trust me”

    Things That Make You Go Hmmmm.... (feat. Freedom Williams) · C+C Music Factory

    strains against Proverbs 31:11

    The broken trust described here stands opposite the secure, trusting relationship Scripture holds up as the ideal.

  • Right Here (Human Nature Duet) [Demolition Dub Mix] · SWV

    resonates with Proverbs 31:11-12

    The whole song's promise of faithful, trustworthy presence echoes this picture of a love that can be fully relied upon.

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