A worthy woman is the crown of her husband,
but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Proverbs 12:4 in context
Proverbs 12:1–7
1
Whoever loves correction loves knowledge,
but he who hates reproof is stupid.
2
A good man shall obtain favor from the LORD,
but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
3
A man shall not be established by wickedness,
but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
4
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A worthy woman is the crown of her husband,
but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
5
The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6
The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood,
but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7
The wicked are overthrown, and are no more,
but the house of the righteous shall stand.
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