“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, […]

“Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.” Proverbs 31:23 (NIV) “Her husband is well known at the city gates, where he sits with the other civic leaders.” Proverbs 31:23 (NLT) “Her husband is greatly respected when he deliberates with the city fathers.”  Proverbs […]

“She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.” Proverbs 31:22 (NIV) “She makes her own bedspreads.  She dresses in fine linen and purple gowns.” Proverbs 31:22 (NLT) “She makes her own clothing, and dresses in colorful linens and silks.” Proverbs 31:22 (Message) As I read this verse, I begin […]

“When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.” Proverbs 31:21 (NIV) “She has no fear of winter for her household, for everyone has warm clothes.” Proverbs 31:21 (NLT) “She doesn’t worry about her family when it snows; their winter clothes are all mended and ready […]