Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
and loving instruction
New American Standard Bible
And the
King James Version
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
International Standard Version
She speaks wisely, teaching with gracious love.
A Conservative Version
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the law of kindness is on her tongue.
American Standard Version
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; And the law of kindness is on her tongue.
Amplified
She opens her mouth in [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue [giving counsel and instruction].
Bible in Basic English
Her mouth is open to give out wisdom, and the law of mercy is on her tongue.
Darby Translation
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and upon her tongue is the law of kindness.
Julia Smith Translation
She opened her mouth in wisdom, and the law of mercy upon her tongue.
King James 2000
She opens her mouth with wisdom; and on her tongue is the law of kindness.
Lexham Expanded Bible
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and instruction of kindness [is] upon her tongue.
Modern King James verseion
She opens her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
She openeth her mouth with wisdom, and in her tongue is the law of grace.
NET Bible
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and loving instruction is on her tongue.
New Heart English Bible
She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue.
The Emphasized Bible
Her mouth, she openeth with wisdom, and, the instruction of kindness, is on her tongue:
Webster
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and on her tongue is the law of kindness.
World English Bible
She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue.
Youngs Literal Translation
Her mouth she hath opened in wisdom, And the law of kindness is on her tongue.
Themes
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » David
Industry » Characteristic of Godly women
Kindness » Examples of » David
Missionaries » Women and children as well as men
Prudence » Virtuous wives act with
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Kind words
Speech/communication » Who speaks wisdom
Wives » Good » Are diligent and prudent
Woman » Good and virtuous, described
Topics
Interlinear
Pathach
Peh
Lashown
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 31:26
Verse Info
Context Readings
An Excellent Woman
25
and she can laugh at the time to come.
and loving instruction
and is never idle.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:31
but a perverse tongue will be cut out.
Genesis 24:18-20
She replied, “Drink, my lord.” She quickly lowered her jug to her hand and gave him a drink.
Judges 13:23
But his wife said to him, “If the Lord had intended to kill us, He wouldn’t have accepted the burnt offering and the grain offering from us, and He would not have shown us all these things or spoken to us now like this.”
1 Samuel 25:24-31
She fell at his feet and said, “The guilt is mine, my lord, but please let your servant speak to you directly. Listen to the words of your servant.
2 Samuel 20:16-22
a wise woman called out from the city, “Listen! Listen! Please tell Joab to come here and let me speak with him.”
2 Kings 22:15-20
She said to them, “This is what the Lord God of Israel says, ‘Say to the man who sent you to Me:
Esther 4:4
Esther’s female servants and her eunuchs came and reported the news to her, and the queen was overcome with fear.
Esther 5:8
If the king approves of me
Esther 7:3-6
Queen Esther answered, “If I have obtained your approval,
Esther 8:3-6
Then Esther addressed the king again.
Proverbs 12:18
like a piercing sword;
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 16:24
sweet to the taste
Proverbs 25:15
and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
Proverbs 31:8-9
for the justice of all who are dispossessed.
Song of Songs 2:14
in the crevices of the cliff,
let me see your face,
let me hear your voice;
for your voice is sweet,
and your face is lovely.
Song of Songs 4:11
Honey and milk
The fragrance of your garments is like the fragrance of Lebanon.
Malachi 2:6
True instruction was in his mouth, and nothing wrong was found on his lips. He walked with Me
Luke 1:38
“I am the Lord’s slave,”
Luke 1:42-56
Then she exclaimed with a loud cry:
and your child will be blessed!
Acts 6:15
And all who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at him and saw that his face was like the face of an angel.
Acts 18:26
He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. After Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him home
Ephesians 4:29
No foul language is to come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need,
Colossians 4:5
Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.
1 Peter 3:1
In the same way, wives,
1 Peter 3:4-5
Instead, it should consist of what is inside
1 Peter 3:8-9
Now finally, all of you should be like-minded and sympathetic, should love believers,