Proverbs 31 · Verse 25

Proverbs 31:25

Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
Proverbs 31:25, King James Version

Proverbs 31:25 in other translations

BSBStrength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the days to come.
WEBStrength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come.
ASVStrength and dignity are her clothing; And she laugheth at the time to come.
YLTStrength and honour are her clothing, And she rejoiceth at a latter day.
DARBYStrength and dignity are her clothing, and she laugheth at the coming day.
BBEStrength and self-respect are her clothing; she is facing the future with a smile.
WebsterStrength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

What does Proverbs 31:25 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 31:10-31

10-31. This exquisite picture of a truly lovely wife is conceived and drawn in accordance with the customs of Eastern nations, but its moral teachings suit all climes. In Hebrew the verses begin with the letters of the Hebrew alphabet in order (compare Introduction to Poetical Books). Who ... woman--The question implies that such are rare, though not entirely wanting (compare Pr 18:22; 19:14). virtuous--literally…

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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Proverbs 31:10-31

This is the description of a virtuous woman of those days, but the general outlines equally suit every age and nation. She is very careful to recommend herself to her husband's esteem and affection, to know his mind, and is willing that he rule over her. 1. She can be trusted, and he will leave such a wife to manage for him. He is happy in her. And she makes it her constant business to do him good. 2. She is one…

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Proverbs 31:25 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

עֹז\־'oz-[is] strengthH5797
וְהָדָ֥רve.ha.Darand honorH1926
לְבוּשָׁ֑הּle.vu.Shahclothing herH3830
וַ֝תִּשְׂחַ֗קva.tis.Chakand she laughedH7832
לְי֣וֹםle.Yomto a dayH3117
אַחֲרֽוֹן\׃'a.cha.RonfutureH314

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Proverbs 31:25

  • Job 40:10

    Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency; and array thyself with glory and beauty.

  • Romans 13:14

    But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

  • 1 Timothy 2:10

    But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.

  • Ephesians 4:24

    And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

  • Job 29:14

    I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment was as a robe and a diadem.

  • Isaiah 61:10

    I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.

  • 1 Peter 5:5-6

    Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

  • Psalms 132:9

    Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy.

  • Psalms 97:11-12

    Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

  • Isaiah 65:13-14

    Therefore thus saith the Lord God, 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 ashamed: Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for vexation of spirit.

  • Psalms 132:16

    I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.

  • Matthew 25:20-21

    And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more. His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Strength.
Job 29:14; 40:10; Ps 132:9,16; Isa 61:10; Ro 13:14; Eph 4:24
1Ti 2:10; 1Pe 5:5,6
and she.
Ps 97:11,12; Isa 65:13,14; Mt 25:20,21

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Context

  • Proverbs 31:24

    She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

  • Proverbs 31:25

    Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

  • Proverbs 31:26

    She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

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Proverbs 31:25 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Fortaleza y honor son su vestidura; y en el día postrero reirá.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Elle est vêtue de force et de dignité, et elle se rit du jour à venir.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Macht und Hoheit sind ihr Gewand, und so lacht sie des künftigen Tages.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Fortitudo et decor indumentum ejus, et ridebit in die novissimo.