Proverbs 31

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

24 Ref She makes linen robes and gets a price for them, and traders take her cloth bands for a price.

25 Ref Strength and self-respect are her clothing; she is facing the future with a smile.

26 Ref Her mouth is open to give out wisdom, and the law of mercy is on her tongue.

27 Ref She gives attention to the ways of her family, she does not take her food without working for it.

28 Ref Her children get up and give her honour, and her husband gives her praise, saying,

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

24 Ref Linen garments she hath made, and selleth, And a girdle she hath given to the merchant.

25 Ref Strength and honour `are' her clothing, And she rejoiceth at a latter day.

26 Ref Her mouth she hath opened in wisdom, And the law of kindness `is' on her tongue.

27 Ref She `is' watching the ways of her household, And bread of sloth she eateth not.

28 Ref Her sons have risen up, and pronounce her happy, Her husband, and he praiseth her,

World English Bible (WEB)

24 Ref She makes linen garments and sells them, And delivers sashes to the merchant.

25 Ref Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come.

26 Ref She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue.

27 Ref She looks well to the ways of her household, And doesn't eat the bread of idleness.

28 Ref Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her:

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