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26 When she opens her mouth, wisdom issues forth,
    and on her tongue is kindly advice.[a]
27 She keeps close watch on the conduct of her household,
    and she does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children stand up and proclaim her blessed,[b]
    and her husband joins them in praising her:

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  1. Proverbs 31:26 She dispenses wisdom and good advice (see Prov 1:8; 6:20).
  2. Proverbs 31:28 Blessed: the happy state of life in fellowship with God, revering him and obeying his laws (see Prov 3:13; 8:34; 28:20; 29:18; Pss 72:17; 94:12; 112:1; 119:1f; 128:1).