New English Translation
Proverbs 31:25
25She is clothed with strength and honor, and she can laugh at the time to come.
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
23Her husband is well-known in the city gate when he sits with the elders of the land. 24She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes. She is clothed with strength and honor, and she can laugh at the time to come. 26She opens her mouth with wisdom, and loving instruction is on her tongue. 27She watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness.
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עֹז־וְהָדָ֥ר לְבוּשָׁ֑הּ וַ֝תִּשְׂחַ֗ק לְי֣וֹם אַחֲרֽוֹן׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Proverbs 31:25
- Job 29:14I put on righteousness and it clothed me, my just dealing was like a robe and a turban;
- Job 40:10Adorn yourself, then, with majesty and excellency, and clothe yourself with glory and honor!
- Psalms 132:9May your priests be clothed with integrity! May your loyal followers shout for joy!
- Isaiah 61:10I will greatly rejoice in the Lord; I will be overjoyed because of my God. For he clothes me in garments of deliverance; he puts on me a robe symbolizing vindication. I look like a bridegroom when he wears a turban as a priest would; I look like a bride when she puts on her jewelry.
- Romans 13:14Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh to arouse its desires.
- Ephesians 4:24and to put on the new man who has been created in God’s image – in righteousness and holiness that comes from truth.
- 1 Timothy 2:10but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess reverence for God.
- 1 Peter 5:5In the same way, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.
- Psalms 97:11The godly bask in the light; the morally upright experience joy.
- Isaiah 65:13So this is what the sovereign Lord says: “Look, my servants will eat, but you will be hungry! Look, my servants will drink, but you will be thirsty! Look, my servants will rejoice, but you will be humiliated!
- Matthew 25:20The one who had received the five talents came and brought five more, saying, ‘Sir, you entrusted me with five talents. See, I have gained five more.’
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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