God’s Word Translation
Proverbs 31:25
25She dresses with strength and nobility, and she smiles at the future.
Proverbs 31:25 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
- New International Version (NIV)She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come.
Context of Proverbs 31:25
23“Her husband is known at the city gates when he sits with the leaders of the land. 24“She makes linen garments and sells them and delivers belts to the merchants. She dresses with strength and nobility, and she smiles at the future. 26“She speaks with wisdom, and on her tongue there is tender instruction. 27She keeps a close eye on the conduct of her family, and she does not eat the bread of idleness.
Read all of Proverbs 31Proverbs 31:25 word by word
עֹז־וְהָדָ֥ר לְבוּשָׁ֑הּ וַ֝תִּשְׂחַ֗ק לְי֣וֹם אַחֲרֽוֹן׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 31:25
- Job 29:14I put on righteousness, and it was my clothing. I practiced justice, and it was my robe and my turban.
- Job 40:10Then dress yourself in majesty and dignity. Clothe yourself in splendor and glory.
- Psalms 132:9Clothe your priests with righteousness. Let your godly ones sing with joy.
- Isaiah 61:10I will find joy in the Lord. I will delight in my God. He has dressed me in the clothes of salvation. He has wrapped me in the robe of righteousness like a bridegroom with a priest’s turban, like a bride with her jewels.
- Romans 13:14Instead, live like the Lord Jesus Christ did, and forget about satisfying the desires of your corrupt nature.
- Ephesians 4:24You were also taught to become a new person created to be like God, with a life that truly has God’s approval and is holy.
- 1 Timothy 2:10This is what is proper for women who claim to have reverence for God.
- 1 Peter 5:5Young people, in a similar way, place yourselves under the authority of spiritual leaders. Furthermore, all of you must serve each other with humility, because God opposes the arrogant but favors the humble.
- Psalms 97:11Light dawns for righteous people and joy for those whose motives are decent.
- Isaiah 65:13This is what the Lord God says: My servants will eat, but you will be hungry. My servants will drink, but you will be thirsty. My servants will be glad, but you will be ashamed.
- Matthew 25:20The one who received ten thousand dollars brought the additional ten thousand. He said, ‘Sir, you gave me ten thousand dollars. I’ve doubled the amount.’
Commentaries on Proverbs 31:25
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 25Shall rejoice in time to come - Better, rejoiceth over the time to come; i. e., looks forward to the future, not with anxious care, but with confident gladness.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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