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and in her tongue <i>is</i> the law of kindness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue <i>is</i> the law of kindness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />She opens her mouth in wisdom, And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />She opens her mouth in wisdom, And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />She opens her mouth in wisdom, And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />She opens her mouth in wisdom, And the instruction of lovingkindness is on her tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />She opens her mouth in [skillful and godly] wisdom, And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue [giving counsel and instruction].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Her mouth speaks wisdom, and loving instruction is on her tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />She opens her mouth with wisdom and loving instruction is on her tongue. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />She openeth her mouth with wisdom; And the law of kindness is on her tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Her words are sensible, and her advice is thoughtful. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and the law of kindness is on her tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"She speaks with wisdom, and on her tongue there is tender instruction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/31.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />She speaks with a gentle wisdom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />She speaks wisely, teaching with gracious love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />She opens her mouth with wisdom, and loving instruction is on her tongue. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and on her tongue is the law of kindness.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />She opens her mouth with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />She opens her mouth with wisdom. Kind instruction is on her tongue. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />She has opened her mouth in wisdom, "" And the law of kindness [is] on her tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Her mouth she hath opened in wisdom, And the law of kindness is on her tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />She opened her mouth in wisdom, and the law of mercy upon her tongue.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />She hath opened her mouth to wisdom, and the law of clemency is on her tongue. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />She has opened her mouth to wisdom, and the law of clemency is on her tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />She opens her mouth in wisdom; kindly instruction is on her tongue. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />She opens her mouth with wisdom; and upon her tongue is the law of kindness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />She has opened her mouth in wisdom and the law of compassion is upon her tongue.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />She openeth her mouth with wisdom; And the law of kindness is on her tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But she opens her mouth wisely, and according to law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/31-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=6579" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/31.htm">The Virtues of a Noble Woman</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">25</span>Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the days to come. <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6605.htm" title="6605: pā·ṯə·ḥāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve. A primitive root; to open wide; specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve.">She opens</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: pî·hā (N-msc:: 3fs) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">her mouth</a> <a href="/hebrew/2451.htm" title="2451: ḇə·ḥā·ḵə·māh (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Wisdom. From chakam; wisdom.">with wisdom,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥe·seḏ (N-ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">and faithful</a> <a href="/hebrew/8451.htm" title="8451: wə·ṯō·w·raṯ- (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- Direction, instruction, law. Or torah; from yarah; a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch.">instruction</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">is on</a> <a href="/hebrew/3956.htm" title="3956: lə·šō·w·nāh (N-csc:: 3fs) -- Tongue. Or lashon; also feminine lshonah; from lashan; the tongue, used literally, and figuratively.">her tongue.</a> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-17.htm">James 3:17</a></span><br />But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-6.htm">Colossians 4:6</a></span><br />Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Ephesians 4:29</a></span><br />Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/2-8.htm">Titus 2:8</a></span><br />and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/10-12.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:12</a></span><br />The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-30.htm">Psalm 37:30</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-22.htm">Luke 4:22</a></span><br />All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” they asked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-15.htm">1 Peter 3:15</a></span><br />But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Matthew 12:34-37</a></span><br />You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. / The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure. / But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/50-4.htm">Isaiah 50:4</a></span><br />The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/49-3.htm">Psalm 49:3</a></span><br />My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-5.htm">1 Corinthians 1:5</a></span><br />For in Him you have been enriched in every way, in all speech and all knowledge,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-9.htm">Philippians 1:9-10</a></span><br />And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, / so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-24.htm">2 Timothy 2:24</a></span><br />And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-98.htm">Psalm 119:98-100</a></span><br />Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me. / I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation. / I discern more than the elders, for I obey Your precepts.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">She opens her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.</p><p class="hdg">openeth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/31-8.htm">Proverbs 31:8,9</a></b></br> Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/13-23.htm">Judges 13:23</a></b></br> But his wife said unto him, If the LORD were pleased to kill us, he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands, neither would he have shewed us all these <i>things</i>, nor would as at this time have told us <i>such things</i> as these.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/25-24.htm">1 Samuel 25:24-31</a></b></br> And fell at his feet, and said, Upon me, my lord, <i>upon</i> me <i>let this</i> iniquity <i>be</i>: and let thine handmaid, I pray thee, speak in thine audience, and hear the words of thine handmaid… </p><p class="hdg">in her</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/12-18.htm">Proverbs 12:18</a></b></br> There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise <i>is</i> health.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/16-24.htm">Proverbs 16:24</a></b></br> Pleasant words <i>are as</i> an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/25-15.htm">Proverbs 25:15</a></b></br> By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/28-20.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-32.htm">Instruction</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-21.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-18.htm">Law</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-13.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-9.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-9.htm">Open</a> <a href="/psalms/119-131.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-7.htm">Openeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-20.htm">Opens</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-20.htm">Speaks</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-1.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-20.htm">Tongue</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-3.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/1-21.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/4-13.htm">Instruction</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-5.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-8.htm">Law</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-17.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-2.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/songs/4-3.htm">Open</a> <a href="/songs/5-6.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-24.htm">Openeth</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-14.htm">Opens</a> <a href="/songs/2-10.htm">Speaks</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-10.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-11.htm">Tongue</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/1-13.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 31</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/31-1.htm">Lemuel's lesson of chastity and temperance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/31-6.htm">The afflicted are to be comforted and defended</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">The praise and properties of a good wife</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Wisdom in the biblical context is not merely knowledge but the application of divine principles in daily life. The woman described here embodies the ideal of a wise person, reflecting the fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>). Her wisdom is practical, guiding her actions and words. This mirrors the wisdom of Solomon, who asked God for an understanding heart to govern his people (<a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">1 Kings 3:9</a>). The opening of her mouth signifies intentionality and purpose, suggesting that her words are carefully considered and rooted in a deep understanding of God's truth.<p><b>and faithful instruction is on her tongue</b><br>The term "faithful instruction" implies teaching that is reliable, trustworthy, and consistent with God's Word. This aligns with the biblical mandate for believers to teach and admonish one another with all wisdom (<a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a>). The cultural context of ancient Israel placed a high value on oral tradition and the passing down of wisdom from one generation to the next. This woman serves as a teacher within her household and community, much like the role of a prophetess or wise woman in Israel (e.g., Deborah in <a href="/judges/4.htm">Judges 4-5</a>). Her instruction is not only faithful in content but also in delivery, characterized by love and integrity. This reflects the nature of Christ, who is the ultimate teacher and whose words are spirit and life (<a href="/john/6-63.htm">John 6:63</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_virtuous_woman.htm">The Virtuous Woman</a></b><br>The subject of <a href="/bsb/proverbs/31.htm">Proverbs 31</a>, often referred to as the "Proverbs 31 Woman," is an idealized figure representing the epitome of godly womanhood. She embodies wisdom, strength, and virtue.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_lemuel.htm">King Lemuel</a></b><br>The chapter is introduced as the sayings of King Lemuel, which his mother taught him. This context suggests that the virtues described are those that a mother would want her son to seek in a wife.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>The cultural and historical backdrop of <a href="/bsb/proverbs/31.htm">Proverbs 31</a> is ancient Israel, where wisdom literature was highly valued, and the role of women was primarily centered around the home and family.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_words.htm">The Power of Words</a></b><br>Our words have the power to build up or tear down. The virtuous woman uses her words to impart wisdom and instruction, reminding us to speak thoughtfully and with purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_as_a_lifestyle.htm">Wisdom as a Lifestyle</a></b><br>Wisdom is not just about knowledge but about living out godly principles in everyday life. The <a href="/bsb/proverbs/31.htm">Proverbs 31</a> woman exemplifies this through her actions and speech.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithful_instruction.htm">Faithful Instruction</a></b><br>The phrase "faithful instruction" implies teaching that is reliable and trustworthy. As Christians, we are called to share God's truth with integrity and consistency.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_women_in_ministry.htm">Role of Women in Ministry</a></b><br>This passage highlights the significant role women can play in teaching and guiding others, both within the family and the broader community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultivating_a_godly_character.htm">Cultivating a Godly Character</a></b><br>The virtues of the <a href="/bsb/proverbs/31.htm">Proverbs 31</a> woman are attainable through a relationship with God and the cultivation of a godly character, emphasizing the importance of spiritual growth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_31.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 31</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_a_proverbs_31_virtuous_woman.htm">What defines a virtuous woman in Proverbs 31?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_proverbs_view_wise_vs._foolish_women.htm">How do Proverbs contrast wise and foolish women?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'lifted_up'.htm">What defines a godly mother?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_christian_family.htm">What defines a Christian family?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/31.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) <span class= "bld">She openeth her mouth with wisdom.--</span>She is not a mere household drudge, with no thought beyond providing food and clothing for her family. She cares for their higher interests, and knows how to guide them with her wisdom.<p><span class= "bld">In her tongue is the law of kindness.--</span>Kindness is the law by which she regulates all her words.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 26.</span> - PE. <span class="cmt_word">She openeth her mouth with wisdom.</span> She is not merely a good housewife, attending diligently to material interests; she guides her family with words of wisdom. When she speaks, it is not gossip, or slander, or idle talk, that she utters, but sentences of prudence and sound sense, such as may minister grace to the hearers. The Septuagint has this verse before ver. 25, and the first hemistich Again. after ver. 27. So in <a href="/lamentations/2.htm">Lamentations 2, 3, 4</a>, the <span class="accented">pe</span> and <span class="accented">ayin</span> vetoes change places. This is also the case in <a href="/psalms/37.htm">Psalm 37</a>. In the former passage the LXX: renders, "She openeth her mouth heedfully and lawfully (<span class="greek">προεχόντως καὶ ἐννόμως</span>);" and in the other, "wisely and in accordance with law (<span class="greek">σοφῶς</span> <span class="greek">καὶ νομοθέσμως</span>)." <span class="cmt_word">In her tongue is the law of kindness</span> (<span class="accented">thorath chesed</span>); <span class="accented">i.e.</span> her language to those around her is animated and regulated by love. As mistress of a family, she has to teach and direct her dependents, and she performs this duty with gracious kindness and ready sympathy. Septuagint, "She places order on her tongue." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/31-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">She opens</span><br /><span class="heb">פָּתְחָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(pā·ṯə·ḥāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6605.htm">Strong's 6605: </a> </span><span class="str2">To open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve</span><br /><br /><span class="word">her mouth</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּ֭יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(pî·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with wisdom,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְחָכְמָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·ḥā·ḵə·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2451.htm">Strong's 2451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wisdom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and faithful</span><br /><span class="heb">חֶ֝֗סֶד</span> <span class="translit">(ḥe·seḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">instruction</span><br /><span class="heb">וְתֽוֹרַת־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯō·w·raṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8451.htm">Strong's 8451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Direction, instruction, law</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is on</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">her tongue.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְשׁוֹנָֽהּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·šō·w·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">The tongue</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/31-26.htm">Proverbs 31:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/31-26.htm">Proverbs 31:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/31-26.htm">Proverbs 31:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/31-26.htm">Proverbs 31:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/31-26.htm">Proverbs 31:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/31-26.htm">Proverbs 31:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/31-26.htm">Proverbs 31:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/31-26.htm">Proverbs 31:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/31-26.htm">Proverbs 31:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/31-26.htm">Proverbs 31:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/31-26.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 31:26 She opens her mouth with wisdom (Prov. 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