Proverbs 31:31
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
Cross-reference
In Proverbs 31:16, the 'fruit of her hands' is concretely shown as she buys a field and plants a vineyard, illustrating the reward in Proverbs 31:31.
Proverbs 11:16 states that a kind woman gains honor, directly paralleling the honor given to the virtuous woman in Proverbs 31:31.
In Psalm 128:2, 'you shall eat the fruit of your hands' directly parallels 'give her of the fruit of her hands' in Proverbs 31:31, both promising blessing for labor.
In Matthew 7:20, the same principle: fruit reveals character. Her works are her fruit, bringing her praise.
In Mark 14:7-9, Jesus says this woman's good deed will be remembered everywhere — directly parallel to 'let her works praise her at the city gate.'
In Acts 9:39, widows show Dorcas's garments — her charitable works are evidence of her goodness, bringing her praise after death.
In Romans 6:22, freedom from sin yields fruit to holiness and eternal life — parallel to her virtuous works leading to praise.
Hebrews 6:10 assures that God does not forget one's work and love, reinforcing that the woman's labor will be rewarded by God.
In 1 Timothy 5:25, Paul affirms that good deeds are evident and cannot stay hidden, echoing the public praise of the virtuous woman's works.
Judges 5:24 blesses Jael for her act of deliverance, providing an OT example of a woman praised for her deeds.
1 Samuel 15:13 has Saul falsely claim obedience, contrasting with the genuine works that earn praise in Proverbs 31:31.
Micah 7:13 says the earth becomes desolate because of its inhabitants' deeds, contrasting the positive outcome of good works in Proverbs 31:31.
Revelation 14:13 promises that the deeds of the faithful follow them into rest, similar to the lasting praise of the woman's works.