Proverbs 31:25
She is clothed with strength and honor, 1 and she laughs at the time to come. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
In Context
24She makes linen garments and sells them, 1 and she supplies sashes to the merchants. 1
26She opens her mouth with wisdom 1 and the law of kindness is on her tongue. 1
Cross References
Job 40:10Now clothe yourself in glory and dignity; 1 array yourself in honor and majesty. 1
Psalms 132:9May your priests be clothed with integrity; 1 may your faithful ones shout for joy. 1
Isaiah 61:10I will greatly rejoice in Yahweh; in my God I will be very glad. 1 For he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has clothed me with the robe of righteousness, 1 as a bridegroom adorns himself with a turban, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. 1
Matthew 25:20The servant who had received the five talents came and brought another five talents. He said, 'Master, you gave me five talents. See, I have made five talents more.'
Ephesians 4:24and to put on the new man that is created in the image of God—in true righteousness and holiness.
1 Peter 5:5In the same way, you younger men, submit to the older men. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility and serve one another. For God resists the proud, but he gives grace to the humble.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 31:11-31
The Virtuous Woman. 10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. 12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. 14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. 15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. 16 She considereth a field,… Read the whole commentary →