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24 She weaves linen garments and sells them,
    and she supplies the merchants with sashes.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity,
    and she can afford to laugh at the days to come.[a]
26 When she opens her mouth, wisdom issues forth,
    and on her tongue is kindly advice.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 31:25 She can afford to laugh at the days to come: i.e., she is without anxiety or worry (see Job 39:7).
  2. Proverbs 31:26 She dispenses wisdom and good advice (see Prov 1:8; 6:20).

24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
    and supplies the merchants with sashes.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity;
    she can laugh at the days to come.
26 She speaks with wisdom,
    and faithful instruction is on her tongue.(A)

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