Holy Scripture

Proverbs 31:25

A church father on this verse
“Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she will laugh at the last day. Strength, to endure the harshness of the wicked; dignity, to exercise the grace of virtues. Dignity, because she works justice; strength, because she suffers persecution for justice (Matthew V). And therefore she will laugh at the last day, tha…”
Bede, 8th c. — Commentary on Proverbs

Source: Septuagint

Original

25She puts on strength and honor; And rejoices in the last days.

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23And her husband becomes a distinguished person in the gates, When he sits in council with the old inhabitants of the land.

24She makes fine linens, And sells girdles to the Canaanites: She opens her mouth heedfully and with propriety, And controls her tongue.

— Proverbs 31:25 —

26The ways of her household are careful, And she eats not the bread of idleness.

27But she opens her mouth wisely, and according to law.

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