Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come.
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.
American Standard Version
Strength and dignity are her clothing; And she laugheth at the time to come.
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].
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 linen garments and sells them, and delivers girdles to the merchant. 25 Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. 26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the law of kindness is on her tongue.
Cross References
1 Timothy 2:10
but (which is fitting for women professing godliness) through good works.
Job 29:14
I put on righteousness, and it clothed me. My justice was as a robe and a diadem.
Psalm 97:11-12
Light is sown for the righteous man, and gladness for the upright in heart.
Psalm 132:9
Let thy priest be clothed with righteousness, and let thy sanctified shout for joy.
Psalm 132:16
I will also clothe her priests with salvation, and her sanctified shall shout aloud for joy.
Isaiah 61:10
I will greatly rejoice in LORD. My soul shall 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
Isaiah 65:13-14
Therefore thus says lord LORD, Behold, my servants shall eat, but ye shall be hungry. Behold, my servants shall drink, but ye shall be thirsty. Behold, my servants shall rejoice, but ye shall be put to shame.
Matthew 25:20-21
And having come, the man who received the five talents brought five other talents, saying, Lord, thou delivered five talents to me, lo, I have gained five other talents besides them.
Romans 13:14
But clothe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no forethought for lusts of the flesh.
Ephesians 4:24
and to put on the new man according to God, the man who was created in righteousness and piety of the truth.
1 Peter 5:5-6
Likewise younger men should be subordinate to the elder men. And all being subordinate to each other, clothe yourselves with humility, because God sets himself against the haughty, but gives grace to the lowly.