proverbs-31:25

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 31:25

Strength; not strength of body, which is no ornament of that sex, save only as she preserves her health and strength by sobriety and exercise, which other men waste by intemperance and idleness; but strength of mind, magnanimity, courage, resolution, activity. Honour; either, 1. Her prudent, and pious, and amiable behaviour, in which true honour principally consists. Or, 2. That good name and honourable esteem which she hath gained amongst all that know her by her virtuous disposition and... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 31:10-31

CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 31:10. Virtuous. Literally “a woman of power.” Rubies, rather “pearls.” Proverbs 31:11. He shall have no need, etc. Rather, “He shall not fail of spoil.” “Strictly, ‘the spoils of war,’ a strong expression to denote his rich profit.” (Zöckler.) Proverbs 31:15. This probably signifies the appointed task for the day. Proverbs 31:21. Scarlet. Delitzsch and Zöckler retain this reading; the former remarks that, “as high-coloured, it appears dignified as well as preserves... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Proverbs 31:1-31

Chapter 31Now the thirty-first proverb are,The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him ( Proverbs 31:1 ).So these are really the words of King Lemuel's mother unto him. The advice of a godly mother to her prince son who one day is to reign over the people. There are those who think that Lemuel is indeed Solomon, and that these are the words of Bathsheba unto Solomon. Whether or not that is so is a matter of argument among the theologians, of which I have no desire to enter... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 31:1-31

Proverbs 31:1 . The words of king Lemuel. Ancient kings had many names and surnames which embarrass history. The first name of Solomon was Jedidiah, or Jedid-jah, beloved of God. 2 Samuel 12:25. Lemuel is analyzed, למו אל Lemo-ail, sacred to God. Solomon’s appointment to the throne was also of God, he being the youngest was preferred before his elder brethren. But if another conjecture should be true, that Lemuel was a prince in a neighbouring kingdom to Israel, and his mother was a... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Proverbs 31:10-27

Proverbs 31:10-27Who can find a virtuous woman?for her price is far above rubies. The prophecy of Lemuel’s motherThere was never yet a woman who did not wish to have some part in the choice of her son’s wife; and the mother of king Lemuel was no exception to the rule. She knew the kind of woman that would make him happy, and she contrived, by some means, to instil the knowledge into the heart of her son. It is a fact, which should ever be before the minds of mothers, that their sons are... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Proverbs 31:25

Pro 31:25 Strength and honour [are] her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. Ver. 25. Strength and honour are her clothing. ] See Proverbs 31:22 . She is not of those, quae fulgent monilibus, sordent moribus, that are well habited but ill mannered. No; she is inwardly decked with spiritual attire, such as rendereth her glorious in the eyes of God and angels. "The joy of the Lord is her strength," so that she laugheth at the time to come. This "daughter of Sarah, so long as she... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Proverbs 31:25

Strength: Job 29:14, Job 40:10, Psalms 132:9, Psalms 132:16, Isaiah 61:10, Romans 13:14, Ephesians 4:24, 1 Timothy 2:10, 1 Peter 5:5, 1 Peter 5:6 and she: Psalms 97:11, Psalms 97:12, Isaiah 65:13, Isaiah 65:14, Matthew 25:20, Matthew 25:21 Reciprocal: 1 Timothy 6:19 - the time read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 31:25

Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.Strength — Strength of mind, magnanimity, courage, activity.Her clothing — Her ornament and glory.Rejoice — She lives in constant tranquillity of mind, from a just confidence in God's gracious providence. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 31:25

25. Strength and honour Or, beau ty; (the abstract for the concrete;) her clothing is strong and beautiful, both that which she wears and that which she sells; and, therefore, she has no depressing solicitude for the future. Shall rejoice in time to come Rather, rejoices, or is cheerful for the future; literally, she laughs at the after day. Fearing God and working righteousness, pursuing a lucrative business and blessed of Providence, she is cheerful in view of the future. read more