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Proverbs 31:26
26Her mouth speaks wisdom, and loving instruction is on her tongue.
Proverbs 31:26 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
- New International Version (NIV)She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
- English Standard Version (ESV)She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
- New King James Version (NKJV)She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue is the law of kindness.
Context of Proverbs 31:26
24She makes and sells linen garments; she delivers belts to the merchants. 25Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the time to come. Her mouth speaks wisdom, and loving instruction is on her tongue. 27She watches over the activities of her household and is never idle. 28Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also praises her:
Read all of Proverbs 31Proverbs 31:26 word by word
פִּ֭יהָ פָּתְחָ֣ה בְחָכְמָ֑ה וְתֽוֹרַת־חֶ֝֗סֶד עַל־לְשׁוֹנָֽהּ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Proverbs 31:26
- Proverbs 31:8Speak up for those who have no voice, for the justice of all who are dispossessed.
- Judges 13:23But his wife said to him, “If the Lord had intended to kill us, he wouldn’t have accepted the burnt offering and the grain offering from us, and he would not have shown us all these things or spoken to us like this.”
- 1 Samuel 25:24She knelt at his feet and said, “The guilt is mine, my lord, but please let your servant speak to you directly. Listen to the words of your servant.
- 2 Samuel 20:16a wise woman called out from the city, “Listen! Listen! Please tell Joab to come here and let me speak with him.”
- 2 Kings 22:15She said to them, “This is what the Lord God of Israel says: Say to the man who sent you to me,
- Esther 4:4Esther’s female servants and her eunuchs came and reported the news to her, and the queen was overcome with fear. She sent clothes for Mordecai to wear so that he would take off his sackcloth, but he did not accept them.
- Esther 5:8If I have found favor in the eyes of the king, and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and perform my request, may the king and Haman come to the banquet I will prepare for them. Tomorrow I will do what the king has asked.”
- Esther 7:3Queen Esther answered, “If I have found favor with you, Your Majesty, and if the king is pleased, spare my life; this is my request. And spare my people; this is my desire.
- Esther 8:3Then Esther addressed the king again. She fell at his feet, wept, and begged him to revoke the evil of Haman the Agagite and his plot he had devised against the Jews.
- Luke 1:38“See, I am the Lord’s servant,” said Mary. “May it happen to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her.
- Acts 18:26He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. After Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained the way of God to him more accurately.
- Ephesians 4:29No foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear.
- Colossians 4:5Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.
- Proverbs 12:18There is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword; but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
- Proverbs 16:24Pleasant words are a honeycomb: sweet to the taste and health to the body.
- Proverbs 25:15A ruler can be persuaded through patience, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
Commentaries on Proverbs 31:26
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 26She openeth her mouth with wisdom - 17. He comes now to the moral management of her family. She is wise and intelligent; she has not neglected the cultivation of her mind. She is amiable in her carriage, full of good nature, well tempered, and conciliating in her manners and address. In her tongue is the law of kindness - This is the most distinguishing excellence of this woman. There are very few of those who are called managing women who are not lords…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 26Law of kindness - The words which come from the lips of the true wife are as a law giving guidance and instruction to those that hear them; but the law is not proclaimed in its sterner aspects, but as one in which “mercy tempers justice,” and love, the fulfilling of the law, is seen to be the source from which it springs.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10-31Verses 10-31 This is the description of a virtuous woman of those days, but the general outlines equally suit every age and nation. She is very careful to recommend herself to her husband's esteem and affection, to know his mind, and is willing that he rule over her. 1. She can be trusted, and he will leave such a wife to manage for him. He is happy in her. And she makes it her constant business to do him good. 2. She is one that takes pains in her…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 25-27The noble wife shows wisdom. She stays calm when facing the unknown. She offers advice in a charming way.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 10-3110-31. This exquisite picture of a truly lovely wife is conceived and drawn in accordance with the customs of Eastern nations, but its moral teachings suit all climes. In Hebrew the verses begin with the letters of the Hebrew alphabet in order (compare Introduction to Poetical Books). Who ... woman--The question implies that such are rare, though not entirely wanting (compare Pr 18:22; 19:14). virtuous--literally, "of strength," that is, moral courage…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 31
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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