Parallel Verses
Amplified
Strength and dignity are her clothing and her position is strong and secure;
And she smiles at the future [knowing that she and her family are prepared].
New American Standard Bible
And she smiles at the
King James Version
Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
Holman Bible
and she can laugh at the time to come.
International Standard Version
Strength and dignity are her garments; she smiles about the future.
A Conservative Version
Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come.
American Standard Version
Strength and dignity are her clothing; And she laugheth at the time to come.
Bible in Basic English
Strength and self-respect are her clothing; she is facing the future with a smile.
Darby Translation
Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laugheth at the coming day.
Julia Smith Translation
Strength and ornament her clothing; and she will laugh to the last day.
King James 2000
Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs {at the future}.
Modern King James verseion
Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Strength and honour is her clothing, and in the latter day she shall rejoice.
NET Bible
She is clothed with strength and honor, and she can laugh at the time to come.
New Heart English Bible
Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come.
The Emphasized Bible
Strength and dignity, are her clothing, and she laugheth at the time to come:
Webster
Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
World English Bible
Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come.
Youngs Literal Translation
Strength and honour are her clothing, And she rejoiceth at a latter day.
Themes
Industry » Characteristic of Godly women
Speech/communication » Who speaks wisdom
Wives » Good » Are diligent and prudent
Topics
Interlinear
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Sachaq
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 31:25
Prayers for Proverbs 31:25
Verse Info
Context Readings
An Excellent Woman
24
She makes [fine] linen garments and sells them;
And supplies sashes to the merchants.
Strength and dignity are her clothing and her position is strong and secure;
And she smiles at the future [knowing that she and her family are prepared].
She opens her mouth in [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue [giving counsel and instruction].
Cross References
1 Timothy 2:10
but instead adorned by good deeds [helping others], as is proper for women who profess to worship God.
Job 29:14
“I put on
My justice was like a robe and a turban!
Job 40:10
“Adorn yourself with eminence and dignity [since you question the Almighty],
And array yourself with honor and majesty.
Psalm 97:11-12
Light is sown [like seed] for the righteous and illuminates their path,
And [irrepressible] joy [is spread] for the upright in heart [who delight in His favor and protection].
Psalm 132:9
Let Your priests be clothed with righteousness (right living),
And let Your godly ones shout for joy.
Psalm 132:16
“Her priests also I will clothe with salvation,
And her godly ones will shout aloud for joy.
Isaiah 61:10
I will rejoice greatly in the Lord,
My soul will exult in my God;
For He has clothed me with garments of salvation,
He has covered me with a robe of righteousness,
As a bridegroom puts on a
And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
Isaiah 65:13-14
Therefore, the Lord God says this,
Indeed, My servants will drink, but you will be thirsty;
Indeed, My servants will rejoice, but you will be put to shame.
Matthew 25:20-21
Romans 13:14
But clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for [nor even think about gratifying] the flesh in regard to its improper desires.
Ephesians 4:24
and put on the new self [the regenerated and renewed nature], created in God’s image, [godlike] in the righteousness and holiness of the truth [living in a way that expresses to God your gratitude for your salvation].
1 Peter 5:5-6
Likewise, you younger men [of lesser rank and experience], be subject to your elders [seek their counsel]; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another [tie on the servant’s apron], for God is opposed to the proud [the disdainful, the presumptuous, and He defeats them], but He gives grace to the humble.