Parallel Verses
Amplified
She opens her mouth in [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue [giving counsel and 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.
Holman Bible
and loving instruction
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.
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
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].
She looks well to how things go in her household,
And does not eat the bread of idleness.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:31
The mouth of the righteous flows with [skillful and godly] wisdom,
But the perverted tongue will be cut out.
Genesis 24:18-20
And she said, “Drink, my lord”; and she quickly lowered her jar to her hand, and gave him a drink.
Judges 13:23
But his [sensible] wife said to him, “If the Lord had desired to kill us, He would not have received a burnt offering and a grain offering from our hands, nor would He have shown us all these things, nor would He have announced such things as these at this time.”
1 Samuel 25:24-31
2 Samuel 20:16-22
Then a wise woman cried out from the city, “Hear, hear! Tell Joab, ‘Come here so that I may speak to you.’”
2 Kings 22:15-20
She said to them, “Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: ‘Tell the man who sent you to me,
Esther 4:4
When Esther’s maids and her eunuchs came and told her [what had happened], the queen was seized by great fear. She sent garments to clothe Mordecai so that he would remove his sackcloth, but he did not accept them.
Esther 5:8
if I have found favor in the sight of the king, and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and to do as I request, may the king and Haman come to the banquet that I will prepare for them; and tomorrow I will do as the king says [and express my request].”
Esther 7:3-6
Then Queen Esther replied, “If I have found favor in your sight, O king, and if it pleases the king, let my life be spared as my petition, and my people [be spared] as my request;
Esther 8:3-6
Then Esther spoke again to the king and fell down at his feet and wept and implored him to avert the evil plot of Haman the Agagite and his plan which he had devised against the Jews [because the decree to annihilate the Jews was still in effect].
Proverbs 12:18
There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 16:24
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
Sweet and delightful to the soul and healing to the body.
Proverbs 25:15
By patience and a calm spirit a ruler may be persuaded,
And a soft and gentle tongue breaks the bone [of resistance].
Proverbs 31:8-9
Open your mouth for the mute,
For the rights of all who are unfortunate and defenseless;
Song of Songs 2:14
(The Bridegroom)
“O my dove, [here] in the clefts in the rock,
In the sheltered and secret place of the steep pathway,
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
“Your lips, my [promised] bride, drip honey [as the honeycomb];
Honey and milk are under your tongue,
And the fragrance of your garments is like the fragrance of Lebanon.
Malachi 2:6
True instruction was in Levi’s mouth and injustice was not found on his lips. He walked with Me in peace and uprightness, and he turned many from wickedness.
Luke 1:38
Then Mary said, “
Luke 1:42-56
And she exclaimed loudly, “Blessed [worthy to be praised] are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!
Acts 6:15
Then all those who were sitting in the Council, stared [intently] at him, and they saw that Stephen’s face was like the face of an angel.
Acts 18:26
and he began to speak boldly and fearlessly in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained more accurately to him the way of God [and the full story of the life of Christ].
Ephesians 4:29
Do not let unwholesome [foul, profane, worthless, vulgar] words ever come out of your mouth, but only such speech as is good for building up others, according to the need and the occasion, so that it will be a blessing to those who hear [you speak].
Colossians 4:5
Conduct yourself with wisdom in your interactions with outsiders (non-believers), make the most of each opportunity [treating it as something precious].
1 Peter 3:1
In the same way, you wives, be
1 Peter 3:4-5
but let it be [the inner beauty of] the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, [one that is calm and self-controlled, not overanxious, but serene and spiritually mature] which is very precious in the sight of God.
1 Peter 3:8-9
Finally, all of you be like-minded [united in spirit], sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted [courteous and compassionate toward each other as members of one household], and humble in spirit;