Proverbs 31:28

“Her children arise up, etc.] As olive plants around her table; grow up to maturity of age, and ripeness of judgment, and so capable of observing things, and doing the work here ascribed to them: or they rise up in reverence of her, and respect to her, suitable to the relation they stand in to her: or rather it signifies their readiness to show a regard unto her, and their setting about the work of commendation of her in earnest: or else their earliness in doing it; they rise in the morning, as Aben Ezra’s note is; her lamp not being extinct in the night. Jarchi interprets these “children” of disciples; but they are to be understood of regenerate persons, young converts, born in Zion, and…”

“She is honored by those who best know her.”

“31:28-29 Those most important to the woman testify to her character, abilities, and achievements.”

“children: Pro 31:1; Kg1 2:19; Psa 116:16; Ti2 1:5, Ti2 3:15-17 her husband: Sol 7:1-9; Isa 62:4, Isa 62:5 \*marg. Proverbs 31:29”

“Now begins the finale of this song in praise of the virtuous woman: 28 ק Her sons rise up and bless her, Her husband (riseth up) and praiseth her. The Piel אשּׁר in such a connection is denom. of אשׁר (אשׁרי). Her children rise up (קוּם, like e.g., Jer 26:17, but here, perhaps, with the associated idea of reverential honour) and bless her, that she has on her part brought the house and them to such prosperity, such a position of respect, and to a state where love (חסד) reigns, and her husband rises up and sings her praise. Proverbs 31:29”