New Living Translation
Proverbs 31:26
26When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.
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 belted linen garments and sashes to sell to the merchants. 25She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness. 27She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers nothing from laziness. 28Her children stand and bless her. Her husband 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 cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed.
- Judges 13:23But his wife said, “If the Lord were going to kill us, he wouldn’t have accepted our burnt offering and grain offering. He wouldn’t have appeared to us and told us this wonderful thing and done these miracles.”
- 1 Samuel 25:24She fell at his feet and said, “I accept all blame in this matter, my lord. Please listen to what I have to say.
- 2 Samuel 20:16But a wise woman in the town called out to Joab, “Listen to me, Joab. Come over here so I can talk to you.”
- 2 Kings 22:15She said to them, “The Lord, the God of Israel, has spoken! Go back and tell the man who sent you,
- Esther 4:4When Queen Esther’s maids and eunuchs came and told her about Mordecai, she was deeply distressed. She sent clothing to him to replace the burlap, but he refused it.
- Esther 5:8If I have found favor with the king, and if it pleases the king to grant my request and do what I ask, please come with Haman tomorrow to the banquet I will prepare for you. Then I will explain what this is all about.”
- Esther 7:3Queen Esther replied, “If I have found favor with the king, and if it pleases the king to grant my request, I ask that my life and the lives of my people will be spared.
- Esther 8:3Then Esther went again before the king, falling down at his feet and begging him with tears to stop the evil plot devised by Haman the Agagite against the Jews.
- Luke 1:38Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” And then the angel left her.
- Acts 18:26When Priscilla and Aquila heard him preaching boldly in the synagogue, they took him aside and explained the way of God even more accurately.
- Ephesians 4:29Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
- Colossians 4:5Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity.
- Proverbs 12:18Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.
- Proverbs 16:24Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.
- Proverbs 25:15Patience can persuade a prince, and soft speech can break bones.
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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