4. Source Text: Hebrew (WLC) Proverbs 12:4:1 ⧉אֵֽשֶׁת־חַ֭יִלeshetkhayila wife of strength or valor Proverbs 12:4:2 ⧉עֲטֶ֣רֶתatereta crown of Proverbs 12:4:3 ⧉בַּעְלָ֑הּbaalahher husband Proverbs 12:4:4 ⧉וּכְרָקָ֖בukherakavand like rottenness Proverbs 12:4:5 ⧉בְּעַצְמוֹתָ֣יוbeatsmotaivin his bones Proverbs 12:4:6 ⧉מְבִישָֽׁה׃mevishaone causing shame |
4. Formal Translation A woman of strength is a crown to her husband, but one who brings shame is like decay in his bones. |
4. Dynamic Translation A capable wife is her husband’s proud crown, but a disgraceful one is like a disease in his bones. |