What simile is used to describe the beauty of a good wife in her house?

• A. Like a jewel in a crown.
• B. Like a beacon in the night.
• C. As the sun when it ariseth in the high heaven; so is the beauty of a good wife in the ordering of her house.
• D. Like a river that never dries.

Answer: (C)

Similes use like or as to draw a vivid picture by linking one thing to another. Here, beauty is described by comparing it to the sun rising in the high heaven and attaching it to the way she orders her household. The rising sun stands for daily, dependable light and life—something everyone relies on and notices. When beauty is linked to the ordering of her house, it means the true attractiveness isn’t just outward looks but the positive effect of her care, judgment, and leadership in the home. Her beauty shines through the orderly, well-managed environment she creates.

Other options highlight different ideas—being like a jewel in a crown emphasizes ornamental value, a beacon in the night suggests guiding others in darkness, and a river that never dries implies constant supply. None of these tie the beauty specifically to the domestic order and its life-giving, everyday impact the way the sun imagery does.