Proverbs 31

King James Version (KJV)

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

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

27 Ref She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

28 Ref Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

29 Ref Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

30 Ref Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

31 Ref Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

World English Bible (WEB)

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:

29 Ref "Many women do noble things, But you excel them all."

30 Ref Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; But a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised.

31 Ref Give her of the fruit of her hands! Let her works praise her in the gates!

American Standard-ASV1901 (ASV)

25 Ref Strength and dignity are her clothing; And she laugheth at the time to come.

26 Ref She openeth her mouth with wisdom; And the law of kindness is on her tongue.

27 Ref She looketh well to the ways of her household, And eateth not the bread of idleness.

28 Ref Her children rise up, and call her blessed; Her husband `also', and he praiseth her, `saying':

29 Ref Many daughters have done worthily, But thou excellest them all.

30 Ref Grace is deceitful, and beauty is vain; `But' a woman that feareth Jehovah, she shall be praised.

31 Ref Give her of the fruit of her hands; And let her works praise her in the gates.

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