Proverbs 31:25
Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come.
World English Bible British
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, and delivers sashes to the merchant.
26She opens her mouth with wisdom. Kind instruction is on her tongue.
Cross References
Job 40:10“Now deck yourself with excellency and dignity. Array yourself with honour and majesty.
Psalms 132:9Let your priests be clothed with righteousness. Let your saints shout for joy!
Isaiah 61:10I will greatly rejoice in the LORD! My soul will be joyful in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation. He has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
Matthew 25:20He who received the five talents came and brought another five talents, saying, ‘Lord, you delivered to me five talents. Behold, I have gained another five talents in addition to them.’
Ephesians 4:24and put on the new man, who in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of truth.
1 Peter 5:5Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility and subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but 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 →