Tree of Life Version
Proverbs 31:26
26She opens her mouth with wisdom— a lesson of kindness 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 linen garments and sells them and supplies sashes to the merchants. 25Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the days to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom— a lesson of kindness is on her tongue. 27She watches over the affairs of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness. 28Her children arise and bless her, 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 31:8Open your mouth on behalf of those unable to speak, for the justice of all who are destitute.
- Judges 13:23But his wife said to him, “If Adonai had desired to kill us, He would not have accepted a burnt offering and a meal offering from our hand, nor would He have shown us all these things or let us hear such things as these at this time.”
- 1 Samuel 25:24As she fell at his feet, she pleaded, “On me, only me, my lord, be the punishment! But please, let your maidservant speak in your ears, and listen to the words of your maidservant.
- 2 Samuel 20:16Then a wise woman cried out from the city, “Listen! Listen! Please tell Joab to come over here that I may speak with him.”
- 2 Kings 22:15She said to them, “Thus says Adonai, the God of Israel: Tell the man that sent you to me:
- Esther 4:4When Esther’s maids and eunuchs came and told her, the queen was greatly distressed. She sent clothes for Mordecai to put on so he would remove his sackcloth, but he refused.
- Esther 5:8if I have found favor in the king’s eyes and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and my request, then let the king and Haman come tomorrow to the banquet that I will prepare for them—and then I will do as the king requests.”
- Esther 7:3So Queen Esther answered, “If I have found favor in the eyes of the king, and if it pleases the king, grant me my life—this is my petition. And spare the life of my people—this is my request!
- Esther 8:3Esther again pleaded with the king, falling at his feet and weeping. She pleaded with him to stop the evil of Haman the Agagite and his plan that he had devised against the Jews.
- Luke 1:38So Miriam said, “Behold, the servant of Adonai. Let it be done to me according to your word.” And the angel left her.
- Acts 18:26This man began speaking out boldly in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained the way of God more accurately.
- Ephesians 4:29Let no harmful word come out of your mouth, but only what is beneficial for building others up according to the need, so that it gives grace to those who hear it.
- Colossians 4:5Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.
- Proverbs 12:18Reckless speech is like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
- Proverbs 16:24Pleasant words are honeycomb— sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
- Proverbs 25:15Through patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft 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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