“Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her” Proverbs 31:28 (NIV) “Her children stand and bless her.  Her husband praises her:” Proverbs 31:28 (NLT) “Her children respect and bless her; her husband joins in with words of praise:” Proverbs 31:28 (Message) As I began pondering this verse in my […]

“She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.” Proverbs 31:27 (NIV) “She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers nothing from laziness.” Proverbs 31:27 (NLT) “She keeps an eye on everyone in her household, and keeps them all busy and productive.” Proverbs 31:27 (Message) According to […]

“She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.” Proverbs 31:26 “When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.” Proverbs 31:26 “When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say, and she always says it kindly.” Proverbs 31:26 I say dumb things.  I say things at the wrong […]

“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” Proverbs 31:25 (NIV) “She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.” Proverbs 31:25 (NLT) “Her clothes are well-made and elegant, and she always faces tomorrow with a smile.” Proverbs 31:25 (Message) As I […]

“She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.” Proverbs 31:24 (NIV) “She makes belted linen garments and sashes to sell to the merchants.” Proverbs 31:24 (NLT) “She designs gowns and sells them, brings the sweaters she knits to the dress shops.” Proverbs 31:24 (Message) This is one amazingly talented woman, […]