Other Proverbs verses...

Proverbs 12:4 "An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones."

Proverbs 19:14 "House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD."

Proverbs 27:15 "A continual dripping on a rainy day and a quarrelsome wife are alike;"

These little nuggets of wisdom give us a practical understanding of what it means to have or be a good wife. Being that I am not a wife yet, I am trying to practice these things in advance so that they are not so difficult later.

First, 12:4, based on chapter 31, we know what it takes to be an excellent wife. The idea that this is a crown for her husband is a great one. He should be proud to have her as a wife. He should be proud that his wife is excellent. Want to know what what I think it means to be an excellent wife? Go read my post on Proverbs 31, I'm not typing all that again!

Next, 19:14, Prudent? What is prudent? According to dictionary.com:

pru·dent

   [prood-nt] –adjective

1.

wise or judicious in practical affairs; sagacious; discreet or circumspect; sober.

2.

careful in providing for the future; provident: a prudent decision.

Well, that's pretty straight forward. Again we see this idea of a wise and careful person. She knows what she's doing and how to get it done. She is meticulous, multi-tasking, and mindful of everything. Definitely something to strive towards.

Finally, 27:15, and this one is a warning. Dripping water is annoying. I do not want to be annoying. There are better ways to communicate with your husband than through nagging and arguing. This is a trait I am trying hard to work on. I do not want to be a quarrelsome wife. I don't want to be that way with anyone. Open discussion and communication are important. I also hate confrontation, but I do not want to be a doormat either. There is a careful line here. I'm going to try my best, hopefully my husband will be patient with me.