Nehr · Proverbs 12

Proverbs 12:4

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

Proverbs 12:4, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, But a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.

American Standard Version (ASV)

A worthy woman is the crown of her husband; But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

A virtuous woman <FI>is<Fi> a crown to her husband, And as rottenness in his bones <FI>is<Fi> one causing shame.

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