Proverbs 31

25 Strength  * 31:25 Pr 31:17 and honor are her clothing,  * 31:25 1Tm 2:9–10

and she can laugh at the time to come.  * 31:25 Pr 31:21

26 Her mouth speaks wisdom,

and loving instruction  * 31:26 Or and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.

27 She watches over the activities of her household  * 31:27 Pr 31:15

and is never idle.  * 31:27 Lit and does not eat the bread of idleness

28 Her children rise up and call her blessed;

her husband also praises her:

29 "Many women  * 31:29 Lit daughters have done noble deeds,

but you surpass them all! "  * 31:29 Pr 12:4; 31:10; Sg 6:8–9

30 Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting,  * 31:30 1Pt 3:3–4

but a woman who fears the  Lord will be praised.