How we cite our quotes: (Chapter:Verse)
Quote #10
Listen to your father who begot you, and do not despise your mother when she is old. (NRSV 23:22)
Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old. (KJV 23:22)
Continue to treat your parents nicely when they're aging, says Proverbs. Don't sell them to a dog food company or anything like that. Be loving and grateful.
Quote #11
A continual dripping on a rainy day and a contentious wife are alike; to restrain her is to restrain the wind or to grasp oil in the right hand. (NRSV 27:15-16)
A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike. Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself. (KJV 27:15-16)
Like depressing weather, a contentious wife leads to a persistently bleak mood. There's no escape.
Quote #12
A capable wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. (NRSV 31:10-11)
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. (KJV 31:10-11)
In contrast to the contentious wife, Proverb recommends the capable wife. She spreads joy to everyone in her family.